Presents the 11th annual residence hall construction report showing larger sized residence halls are costing less to construct. Statistics are presented of cost ranges for residence hall construction, the amenities being added to today's residence halls, and classroom- and science-building construction. (GR)

Highlights elementary school construction projects that have won the Learning By Design Awards for 2001. Projects covered involve new school construction; and renovation, additions, and restoration. (GR)

Highlights middle school construction projects that have won the Learning By Design Awards for 2001. Projects covered involve new school construction; and renovation, additions, and restoration. (GR)

Highlights high school construction projects that have won the Learning By Design Awards for 2001. Projects covered involve new school construction; and renovation, additions, and restoration. (GR)

Discusses how an historic military base became a future-oriented university. Campus planning and design are examined, including the preservation of rare open spaces and the creation of a campus forum for entrepreneurship and interaction between active learning space, service, and study. (GR)

Discusses how the leadership at the University of Missouri System addressed the people, cultural, political, technical, and structural issues surrounding the planning and construction of a $50 million performing arts center. A leadership model is described based on the school's successful performance in managing the project's many critical issues.…

Presents college and university construction data for 2001, including a region-by-region breakdown of completed construction projects and projects beginning in 2001. Data tables show the types of buildings being completed in 2000/2001 and the residence hall amenities that were included. (GR)

Describes the architectural design, costs, general description, and square footage data for the Cecil Community College Careers Building, North East, Maryland. A floor plan and photos are included along with a list of manufacturers and suppliers used for the project. (GR)

Describes the architectural design, costs, general description, and square footage data for the Montcalm Community College, Beatrice E. Doser Building, Sidney, Michigan. A floor plan and photos are included along with a list of manufacturers and suppliers used for the project. (GR)

Explains how the "green building" approach to educational facilities design creates healthy, naturally lit, attractive buildings with lower operating and life cycle costs. Tips on getting started on a green design and overcoming the barriers to the green design concept are discussed. (GR)

Describes the development from conception through construction of three domes in the Valley R-6 School District (Washington County, Missouri). Arguments for, and investigations into, building monolithic domes, funding issues, and efforts to gain voter approval are discussed. (GR)

Presents several examples on the establishment and operations of monolithic dome schools to illustrate these structures as possible solutions to meeting the estimated staggering costs to replace or refurbish the nation's school infrastructure. (GR)

More colleges are turning to famous designers for new buildings, banking on the publicity and prestige a star architect will bring. This has led some critics to focus on cost overruns and poor planning, questioning the priorities behind the big expensive projects. Describes this controversial building design at several campuses nationwide. (SM)

Monolithic domes are less costly to build than traditional structures and can cost as much as 50 percent less to heat and cool. Districts across the country that have opted for monolithic-dome school facilities say their decision was a cost-effective alternative to conventional construction. (MLH)

Discusses a joint venture project that succeeded in designing a large, new, award-winning addition to a college campus at a cost of just $30 per square foot. Design features, Floor plans, and photographs are included. (GR)