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STUDENT COMMONS AND STUDENT CENTERS
NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on the design and planning of large common areas in K-12 school buildings, called student commons, used for multiple educational functions, as well as student centers or student unions on college and university campuses. 
2007 Renovation and Construction Showcase.
http://www.acui.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/ACUI_Bulletin/2007/2007-01/JanBulletin2007R &Csmall.pdf (Association of College Unions International, Bloomington, IN , 2007)
Presents 14 distinctive new or renovated higher education union buildings from 2006. Each example includes photographs, a description, building statistics, and a list of project participants. 12p.
Information Commons, Northwestern University.
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/P7102cs17.pdf Davis, Bob; Shorey, Denise (Educause, Boulder, CO , 2006)
Profiles this facility that promotes cross-departmental cooperation with a space that provides modular furniture, a group project rooms, a variety of study booth sizes, and staffing support. The chapter describes how these spaces are used, what makes them successful, how technology is used, design principles, and what is unique about them. 30.1-30.7p.
ISBN-0-9672853-7-2
Linking the Information Commons to Learning.
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/PUB7102g.pdf Lippincott, Joan (Educause, Boulder, CO , 2006)
Explores the concept of the information commons, describes some of its features, and focuses on the links between information commons and learning. Typical technology offerings, group spaces, and user services are described, as are ways to link the commons to learning including enabling student work, advertising available services, and linking to courses. Step-by-step advice on developing and furnishing an information commons is offered. Includes 17 references. 7.1-7.18p.
ISBN-0-9672853-7-2
Planning and Achieving Successful Student Affairs Facilities Projects : New Directions for Student Services.
Price, Jerry (John Wiley & Sons, Apr 2003)
This sourcebook for student affairs professionals provides step-by-step guidelines in building a successful college facility project, including residence halls, student unions, dining services, recreation and wellness centers, and campus grounds. Chapters explore balancing multiple needs through innovative facility design, options for financing residence hall renovation and construction, and the relationship between housing programs and facilities and the institution's education mission. Applicable information on assembling the project team, the role of communication, and ten key lessons for facilities planning, renovation, and building are also presented. Lessons learned in the field are explored as well. 112p.
ISBN: 0787968471
Student Commons.
http://www.edfacilities.org/pubs/commons.pdf Butin, Dan (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , Jul 2000)
This paper addresses the student commons area in terms of its use as a social space for student or instructional space, and covers the common design principles that all commons areas should have. Highlighted design principles that should be included in all common areas present areas that convey a sense of place and belonging for students, balance the pragmatic maintenance/organizational concerns of the administration with the psycho social needs of students, and make the student commons a true learning environment. 3p.
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Constructing the Interdisciplinary Ivory Tower: The Planning of Interdisciplinary Spaces on University Campuses.http://www1.scup.org/PHE/FMPro?-db=PubData.fp5&-lay=ART&- format=read_inner.htm&-error=error.htm&ID=PUB-IypavVg8TNwX1BntVh&-Find Harris, Michael; Holey, Karri Planning for Higher Education; v36 n3 , p34-43 ; Apr 2008
Examines how universities plan and nurture interdisciplinary space on campus, based on a survey of strategic and campus master plans from 21 universities defined as very high research institutions by the most recent Carnegie classification. A conceptual framework that highlights the significance of space in fostering an interdisciplinary community is followed by a brief review of methodology and then a discussion of the themes that emerged from the data analysis: the elimination of disciplinary silos, the need for flexible spaces, the vitality of collaborative planning, the need for deliberate development, the engagement of institutional leadership, and the involvement of the university community. Includes 44 references.
Assessing the Learning Value of Campus Open Spaces Through Post-Occupancy Evaluations.http://www1.scup.org/PHE/FMPro?-db=PubData.fp5&-lay=ART&- format=read_inner.htm&-error=error.htm&ID=PUB-Dd0FXkt6JzHiBHEuRp&-Find Spooner, David Planning for Higher Education; v36 n3 , p44-55 ; Apr 2008
Uses the University of Georgia's Memorial Garden as a case study to examine how the composition and configuration of campus landscape elements affect behavior. The research examines how specific landscape elements did allow certain types of both individual and group studying behaviors, and that the overall arrangement of these elements either supported or limited these activities. This study also demonstrates that a post-occupancy evaluation can be a useful assessment tool that allows both designers and administration officials to determine the outcomes of built projects on an academic campus. Includes 22 references.
Pfeiffer Architects Helps Washington State University Renovate Its Student Union Building and Pursue LEED Accreditation
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/0307/0307i_leedcub.cfm Kingsworth, Stephanie AIA Architect; Mar 07, 2008
New student union will feature spaces for student organizations, student government offices, a variety of dining/food service offerings, more than 50,000 square feet of bookstore facilities, multiple retail vendors, a conference floor featuring an expanded ballroom, meeting rooms, and a catering kitchen. Additional components include a THX-certified 500-seat auditorium/cinema, a flexible student entertainment venue similar to a small black-box theater, and a mix of active and quiet lounges and study spaces—all in fresh, dynamic, light-filled spaces. The University is pursuing LEED certification with sunscreens, radiant heating and cooling, operable windows, and sustainable/green construction materials and finishes.
Extreme Makover at Pomona.Miemiller, Lawrence The Chronicle of Higher Education; v54 n26 , pB16-B18 ; Mar 07, 2008
Profiles the $9.7 renovation of a Pomona College campus center that was only eight years old. In spite of thoughtful design that involved the entire community, the building was largely ignored by the students it was built for. The changes have increased traffic and use of the building.
Grand Prize Award-Colleges and Universities.http://www.learningbydesign.biz/2008/awards.html Learning by Design; n17 , p6,7 ; 2008
Profiles Ohio University's Baker University Student Center, notable for its clear visual connection between levels, abundant daylighting, and diversity of formal and informal spaces.
Student Center Expansion.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/universities Jarmusch, Ann Architectural Record; v195 n11 , p160-163 ; Nov 2007
Profiles this project that expands a student center while responding to adjacent modernist architecture, and organizes a previously confused part of the campus.
Tangeman University Center.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/universities Merkel, Jayne Architectural Record; v195 n11 , p164-168 ; Nov 2007
Profiles this student center addition that surrounds a 1935 Georgian edifice, which was gutted and modernized as part of the project.
Common Areas.
American School and University; v79 n13 , p83-102 ; Aug 2007
Profiles 20 K-12 and higher education common areas honored in American School and University Magazine's Educational Interiors Showcase. The projects were selected for their high performance principles, innovation, functionality, contextual relationship, humanism, and building quality. Photographs and building statistics accompany a brief description of each project.
Facility Focus: Bookstores/Retail Spaces.
College Planning and Management; v10 n8 , p44-46 ; Aug 2007
Profiles three recent college bookstore facilities that promote interaction through inclusion of lounge and study areas, food service, and natural lighting.
Student Centers/Service Areas.
American School and University; v79 n13 , p139-143 ; Aug 2007
Profiles four higher education campus centers honored in American School and University Magazine's Educational Interiors Showcase. The projects were selected for their high performance principles, innovation, functionality, contextual relationship, humanism, and building quality. Photographs and building statistics accompany a brief description of each project.
Campus Auxiliary Facilities: Universities Strive to Accommodate Student Desires and Future Trends.
Dessoff, Alan Facilities Manager; v23 n3 , p20-23 ; May-Jun 2007
Discusses current college student expectations for housing, dining, student unions, and the campus bookstore. Several effects on facility design and management are covered, these resulting from today's heightened expectations for privacy and choice.
Serving Students, Enhancing Campus Life.
Glazner, Steve Facilities Manager; v23 n3 , p24-28 ; May-Jun 2007
Provides brief profiles of ten new auxiliary facilities higher education institutions. These included residence halls, dining facilities, bookstores, student unions, sports and recreation facilities, and parking.
Building Blueprints: Entries and Common Spaces.
Taniguchi, Jan School Planning and Management; v46 n5 , p54,55 ; May 2007
Emphasizes the importance of a school's entrance and common areas to public perception and enjoyment. Architectural features that enhance entrance identity, welcoming, accessibility, and perceived values are reviewed. Features for common areas that convey quality education, encourage social interaction, and improve morale are also covered.
Portland State University: A Ballroom to Accommodate a Variety of Sounds and Events.
Hyman, David College Planning and Management; v10 n3 , p42-47 ; Mar 2007
Profiles this institution's newly renovated ballroom, with its flexible acoustical and lighting features.
Baylor University: Redesigning the Old into the New Union for Students.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1296.shtm Haines, Dana College Planning and Management; v10 n2 , p32,34,35 ; Feb 2007
Profiles the renovation of this institution's SUB (Student Union Building), including it s two lounge spaces, bowling lanes, and game room.
2006 Harleston Parker Medal: Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center and Davis Garage.
ArchitectureBoston; v10 n1 , p31-33 ; Jan-Feb 2007
Profiles this award-winning Wellesley College facility, selected for it s multi-level array of repeating spatial and material motifs. Photographs and a list of project participants are included.
The New Student Center.
Cordes, Jennifer Educational Facility Planner; v42 n1 , p16-18 ; 2007
Discusses features of today's successful student centers. Principles of centralization of services, technology availability, and "green" design are discussed, illustrated by examples and a case study of the Tivoli Student Union at Denver's Auraria Higher Education Center.
Place-Making.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz/2007/feature2.html O'Donnell, Sean Learning By Design; n16 , p20-23 ; 2007
Discusses the importance of well-designed non-program school space (corridors, lobbies, common areas, etc). Creating opportunities for social interaction, designing safe and observable spaces, and connectivity to program space are covered.
Campus Recreation Center, University of Cincinnati.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/portfolio/archives/0610cincinnati.asp Amelar, Sarah Architectural Record; v194 n10 , p100-109 ; Oct 2006
Profiles this high-profile facility that combines student athletic facilities, a food court, classrooms, and even student housing.
SUNY Oswego Poucher Hall Rehabilitation, State University of New York College.
Design Cost Data; v50 n5 , p56,57 ; Sep-Oct 2006
Describes the conversion of this former elementary school into an "academic commons" for the humanities. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Common Areas.
American School and University; v78 n13 , p84-98 ; Aug 2006
Presents fourteen K-12 and higher education common areas selected for the American School & University 2006 Educational Interiors Showcase. The projects were chosen for their creative renovations and use of existing conditions, engaging and delightful spaces, use of natural light and sustainable materials, technology integration, functionality, and flexibility. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Student Centers/Service Areas.
American School and University; v78 n13 , p150, 151 ; Aug 2006
Presents two higher education student centers selected for the American School & University 2006 Educational Interiors Showcase. The projects were chosen for their creative renovations and use of existing conditions, engaging and delightful spaces, use of natural light and sustainable materials, technology integration, functionality, and flexibility. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Wang Campus Center.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/portfolio/archives/0607wellesley.asp Levinson, Nancy Architectural Record; v194 n7 , p110-117 ; Jul 2006
Profiles this campus center that features an asymmetrical composition of jutting volumes, canted walls, swooping ramps, and tilting roofs, all articulated in slate, glass, and copper befitting its complicated site. A list of project participants, building statistics, plans, and photographs are included.
Why All Campuses Need Public Places.
Yanni, Carla Chronicle of Higher Education; v52 n34 , pB21 ; Apr 2006
Cites the importance of casual social interaction on higher education campuses and the necessity of public space to accommodate it. Also described are the ways that students at Rutgers University cope with the absence of such spaces, and suggestions on how to adapt and enhance "improvised" public spaces that students create when no planned spaces are available.
Student Unions: Campus as One.
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/article.cfm?ItemNumber=2563&parentid=2542 Taft, Kyle Facilities Manager; v22 n2 , p32-35 ; Mar 2006
Discusses effecting higher education student center design, emphasizing central location, four "fronts" to the campus, one-stop shopping for goods and services, and inclusion of outlets for administrative functions normally distributed around the campus. Examples of recently built student centers are included.
Hostler Student Center.
Architecture; v95 n1 , p50-52 ; Jan 2006
Describes this award-winning higher education student center that takes advantage of the prevailing microclimates by maximizing exposure to sea breezes and shade.
Satsifying Expectations in Bookstore Designs.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v9 n1 , p22,23 ; Jan 2006
Discusses student and administrator expectations for bookstore design, layout, merchandising, navigability, and service areas. Advice on how to start planning a bookstore is included.
A.E. Stevenson High School.
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_stevenson/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this new atrium entrance to an existing high school that unites five floor levels, and houses a student union with meeting spaces, bookstore, and credit union. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Facility Focus: Student Unions.
College Planning and Management; v8 n12 , p37-39 ; Dec 2005
Describes new student unions at Texas Tech University and Broward Community. The former combines native materials and agricultural motifs into an exuberant architectural statement. The latter transformed a modest 1970's building into a high-profile that serves as a new campus gateway.
Facility Focus: Campus Bookstores.
College Planning and Management; v8 n11 , p30-33 ; Nov 2005
Describes four new large campus bookstores, which serve as multifunctional retail environments emulating off-campus retail ventures, and typically operated by outside vendors.
Common Areas.
American School and University; v77 n13 , p89-110 ; Aug 2005
Presents 20 common school areas selected for the American School & University 2005 Educational Interiors Showcase. The projects were selected for their functionality, sustainability, craftsmanship, cost-effectiveness, and community connection. Building statistics, designer information, and photographs are included.
Student Centers/Service Areas.
American School and University; v77 n13 , p150-156 ; Aug 2005
Presents four higher education student centers selected for the American School & University 2005 Educational Interiors Showcase. The projects were selected for their functionality, sustainability, craftsmanship, cost-effectiveness, and community connection. Building statistics, designer information, and photographs are included.
Auxiliary Services: Their Effect on the Bottom Line.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/961.shtm Jacobs, Bruce; Pittman, Jeffrey College Planning and Management; v8 n8 , p18,20,22,24 ; Aug 2005
Describes the value of auxiliary services in higher education, their roles as co-educators with the faculty, and their importance in recruitment and retention of students.
One-Stop Shops.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_onestop_shops/ Taft, Kyle American School and University; v77 n13 , p176-178 ; Aug 2005
Describes trends in student unions including "rapid response" food service areas, extensive retail and service operations, ATM's, satellite service lounges, and flexible multipurpose spaces.
The Layered Campus.
Gisolfi, Peter School Planning and Management; v44 n6 , p58,59 ; Jun 2005
Describes campus design that encourages social interaction through common areas that are adjacent and well-connected to classroom, study areas, residences, and each other. Single-loaded corridors that border public areas and multiple access points to social spaces are emphasized.
Following the Food: Where Students Eat.
Horwitz, Jamie Chronicle of Higher Education; , pB26-B28 ; Mar 25, 2005
Traces the history of higher education campus dining facilities design and describes current trend to accommodate faculty and student desires to eat anywhere at anytime. Several examples of new and innovative higher education food service facility designs are described.
Campus Centers: A Changing Lifestyle for the College.
Knell, Paul Facility Management Journal; , p38-43 ; Jan-Feb 2005
Reviews the recent proliferation of amenity-laden higher education campus centers, designed to enhance recruitment and retention by addressing "quality of life" issues for students. The goods and services offered now may include meeting and event spaces, upscale dining, hair salons, travel agencies, dry cleaning, banking, fitness clubs, technology supplies, and child care.
Shapiro Campus Center.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/universities/04_brandeis/overview.asp Levinson, Nancy Architectural Record; v192 n12 , p178-185 ; Dec 2004
Describes this Brandeis University focal point that combines a bookstore, electronic library, theatre, radio station, and administrative offices. Includes photographs, plans, and project information.
The University Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU040932 Design Cost Data; v48 n5 , p32,33 ; Sep-Oct 2004
Describes the renovation of an undistinguished student center into an inviting commons accommodating student services, a food court, a bookstore, student organization offices, and views to the outdoors. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Common Areas.
American School and University; v76 n13 , p77-90 ; Aug 2004
Presents thirteen K-12 and higher education common areas selected for the American School & University 2004 Educational Interiors Showcase. The awards were based on the jury's estimation of the projects' adaptability, innovation, humanism, appropriateness to site, sustainability, and timelessness. Building statistics, designers, and photographs are included.
Student Centers/Service Areas.
American School and University; v76 n13 , p135-142 ; Aug 2004
Presents six higher education and one high school student centers selected for the American School & University 2004 Educational Interiors Showcase. The awards were based on the jury's estimation of the projects' adaptability, innovation, humanism, appropriateness to site, sustainability, and timelessness. Building statistics, designers, and photographs are included.
Rethinking a Center That Students Don't Like.
Biemiller, Lawrence Chronicle of Higher Education; , pB6-B8 ; Mar 26, 2004
Describes modifications made to a new Pomona college campus center that was considered beautiful, but disliked and little used by the students due to its decor and functionality. Interior finishes were altered, room uses were changed, and exterior planters, banners, and lighting were installed.
Student Centers.
College Planning and Management; v7 n2 , p52,54 ; Feb 2004
Describes the two innovative student centers at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, and Belmont University, Nashville.
Student Centers: Mixed-Use Is Now the Norm.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/613.shtm Hill, Christopher; Brown, Robert College Planning and Management; v7 n2 , p48,50 ; Feb 2004
Describes a trend away from stand-alone, single-use student centers towards distribution of student services into residence halls, dining facilities, and classroom buildings.
Totally Tubular Koolhaas
http://www.architectureweek.com/2003/1119/design_1-1.html Crosbie, Michael Architecture Week; , D1.1 ; Nov 19, 2003
This is a lengthy description of the new McCormick Tribune Campus Center at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and his firm, the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)in collaboration with the venerable Chicago firm Holabird & Root. Koohaas's building provides a refreshing, direct approach to a difficult design problem, and includes a welcome center, dining facilities, campus radio station, auditorium and meeting rooms, university bookstore, coffee bar, convenience store, post office, and student activity offices.
Designing Student Spaces for Community Colleges: How Four Schools in Oregon Did It.
Delansky, Barbara Bulletin ; v71 n3 , p45-50 ; May 2003
Describes how Oregon's Linn-Benton Community College, Lane Community College, Chemeketa Community College, and Portland Community College Cascade recently created areas specifically for their student activities programs.
Ann Richards Middle School, La Joya, Texas.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/ Dillon, David Architectural Record; v191 n3 , p136-39 ; Mar 2003
Honoring la Joya’s Mexican culture, Kell Muñoz Architects creates an oasis of color in a hot bleached landscape.
Describes the title school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. The heart of the school is a large open plaza, similar to those in the small Mexican towns from which many La Joya residents come. It is paved in concrete bricks, with a grid of live oak trees and a small pavilion, or kiosko, for festivals and performances. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Facility Focus: Student Unions.
College Planning and Management; v6 n2 , p46-47 ; Feb 2003
Describes the design of the Gladys Sakowich Campus Center at Merrimack College and Stark Student Center at Briar Cliff University.
Students Find MIT Ethos Alive in Design of Twenty-Four Hour Study Lounge.
Falla, Jacqueline A.; Hoover, Jeffrey M. Educational Facility Planner; v39 n1 , p21-24 ; 2003
Describes the security and technology accommodation features of this study area built within the existing structure of the MIT Library. (Includes seven references.)
Making Sense of Hard and Soft Dollars: Some Basic Fundamentals for Project Budgeting.
Knell, Paul F. Bulletin; v71 n1 ; Jan 2003
Offers advice for student union professionals facing preliminary budgeting for renovation or construction projects, including relevant industry terminology.
Common Areas.
American School and University; v74 n12 , p83-101 ; Aug 2002
Describes the design of notable school common areas, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, suppliers, and cost, as well as photographs.
Building Blueprints: From Physics Lab to Campus Center.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/374.shtm College Planning and Management; v5 n6 , p46-47 ; Jun 2002
Describes the renovation and expansion of Palmer Hall, New Jersey-based Princeton Universit's original physics laboratory, to house the Frist Campus Center. Includes before and after photographs.
A Center for All.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v5 n4 , p17-19 ; May-Jun 2002
Describes the building of Princeton University's $42 million Frist Student Center, which incorporates the original physics building, Palmer Hall, and a new addition. Provides information on the architect, construction manager, and product suppliers. Includes photographs.
Gullo Student Center, California
Pearson, Clifford A. Architectural Record; v189 n6 , p124-28 ; Jun 2001
Highlights a new college student center in California that serves as a physical and social hub for its campus and has helped transform a bland, bunker-like commuter school into a place that engages students, faculty, and visitors. Examines facility planning and design features; includes photographs and site plans.
Facility Focus: Student Activity Areas.
College Planning and Management; v4 n3 , p54-57 ; Mar 2001
Discusses the design of student activity facilities that are showpieces containing both business and entertainment elements. Four examples are highlighted including a performing arts center, a college gym, a student services facility, and a student union.
Idaho Commons at the University of Idaho.
Design Cost Data; v45 n2 , p34-36 ; Mar-Apr 2001
Describes the architectural design, costs, general description, and square footage data for the Idaho Commons at the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. A floor plan and photos are included along with a list of manufacturers and suppliers used for the project.
Tips for Carpeting Your Student Union Building.
Barbacci, Diann College Planning and Management; v4 n3 , p40,42 ; Mar 2001
Presents guidelines for enhancing the investment value of carpeting in student union buildings, foyers and hallways, administrative offices, cafeterias and food courts, and recreation areas. Color coordination is briefly discussed.
Student Commons Areas.
Owens, Rhonda School Planning and Management; v40 n2 , p70-71 ; Feb 2001
Explores the new philosophy, lighting arrangements, and planning considerations behind the next generation of school common area design. Designs that enhance safety and security, and that can be flexible for other school functions are also discussed.
Town Square for Kids.
Parker, Dan Texas Architect; v51 n1 , p35-37 ; Jan-Feb 2001
Presents design features of the Dawson Elementary School (Corpus Christi, Texas) where an atmosphere of an old town square and the feeling of community have been created. Photos and a floor plan are provided.
A Sum of Its Parts.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_sum_parts/ Gisolfi, Peter A. American School and University; v71 n5 , p29,30,32 ; Jan 1999
Examines the school-within-a-school approach to middle- school design in creating multiple specialized learning environments for students. Planning and designing these types of school environments are discussed with emphasis on not confining or restricting students from experiencing the larger school environment's other functions and activities.
Commons Sense.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_commons_sense/ Payne, William E.; Tyler, Charles R. American School and University; v71 n5 , p33,34,36 ; Jan 1999
Explains how a commons area can serve both the school and community by becoming a cost-effective, spacesaving asset to the school building. The commons area is examined as a place for interaction. Discusses subdividing it into smaller functional units, locating it, and lighting and heating issues.
Designing New Schools: The Race for Space
Firlik, Russ Principal; v76 n4 , 38-41 ; Mar 1997
Research shows that for effective learning to occur, children must be actively involved. They need space to
work with a wide variety of materials, share ideas, and present their findings. Architects are working to produce designs
featuring large common areas or large complexes devoted to specific interests. Working in an open environment encourages
discussion, cooperation, and experimentation.
Designing New Schools: The Race for Space
Firlik, Russ Principal; v76 n4 , p.38-41 ; Mar 1997
Research shows that for effective learning to occur, children must be actively involved.
They need space to work with a wide variety of materials, share ideas, and present
their findings. Architects are working to produce designs featuring large common areas
or large complexes devoted to specific interests. Working in an open environment
encourages discussion, cooperation, and experimentation.
Campus Community
Williamson, Susan Texas Architect; v47 n1 , p70-73 ; Jan 1997
Describes the design of a K-8 school that incorporates classroom clustering around a shared common area. The classrooms are clustered along a linear block of support spaces that resembles a traditional multi-building educational campus. The school design shows ample use of windows and glass-walled stairwells as well as easy access to outside gathering areas by all classrooms.
Multipurpose Spaces in School Buildings http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/multipurpose_spaces.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles containing references to the planning and design of multipurpose spaces in school buildings, combining some of the functions of the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, and study hall.
School Design
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/design.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on designing school buildings, including school design guidelines, trends, principles, and examples. See also NCEF Resource Lists on Campus Architecture, Case Studies, Selecting Design Professionals, and many more related topics.
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