This article explains how a project owner can be an active participant during the design and construction of his/her facility. The author discusses the two levels of participation the project owner needs to actively work with the design and construction team. And he further states that a project owner can enrich his/her personal experience and…

Analysis of the attempts of 15 boys and 15 girls to construct a 3-dimensional model of their kindergarten classroom revealed that boys were more accurate on all measures than girls. Effects were also found for increased experience in the classroom and for the provision of landmarks. (Author/JMB)

The Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department discovered that higher costs, more details, insurance difficulties, and longer construction periods were the rule when a water slide was planned and constructed. The project is described. (MT)

Teaching about the human figure and its proportions are part of this doll project for 5th grade students. (CB)

A description of how to make several inexpensive visual aids. (AK)

Examinations show how these roof decks help buildings acoustically and as a fire retardant. (RG)

Describes a model boat building project for architectural design studios. Working from traditional sailboat designs, students study the "lines" drawings of boats, make full-size drawings from scale drawings, and then construct model wooden boats. Available from Carfax Publishing Company, P.O. Box 25, Abindgon, Oxfordshire OX14 1RW…

This article describes the folk music instrument, the dulcimer: its historical background, tuning, playing techniques, and maintenance. Instructions are provided for constructing a dulcimer from a pattern or kit. (SJL)