With new and renovated projects from over 25 leading architectural/design firms specializing in the education field, Educational Environments No. 5 presents a new direction that is being created in the design and architecture of educational spaces. This full-color book showcases over 80 projects featuring the most creative and innovative work being done in the field [&hellip
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* Content ranges from isolated bucolic environments to large urban environments. * Includes many building types such as dormitories, classrooms, and research facilities. * Covers sweeping changes such as distance learning facilities, technology-driven research laboratories, and electronically enhanced dormitories. * Contributing industry leaders include Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, Kieren Timberlake, Ruble Yudell, Robert A.M. Stern [&hellip
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University buildings pose an interesting challenge for contemporary architecture. The seven liberal arts have long ago been joined by countless other faculties and departments. This branching out of knowledge requires a specialization of its structures which play a role in the transmission of learning and the creation of new knowledge. In addition, subjects of interconnectivity [&hellip
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Modern Schools: A Century of Design for Education is a comprehensive survey of modern K-12 schools from Frank Lloyd Wright to Morphosis–an in-depth design study that explores the fundamental relationship between architecture, education, and the design of contemporary learning environments. Its focus is on the underlying design themes and characteristic features that support and enhance [&hellip
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In all probability the plannign of educational institutions is the most socially responsive design that an architect can pursue and doubtless the most difficult to perform well. The primary purpose of all featured buildings is education and this ranges from tertiary institutions, colleges, Biographies fo participating firms are provided. This brilliant resouce book contains a [&hellip
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Education throughout the world is undergoing a process of transformation, and as it progresses the institutes dedicated to teaching–from schools through to universities and adult education centers? must reflect this change in order to maximize their ability to transmit knowledge and facilitate learning. Educational Facilities is an in-depth exploration of today’s most innovative and progressive [&hellip
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Get the comprehensive guide to the sustainable design of schools. The elementary and secondary school buildings and campuses built today are the schools of the future. Sustainable School Architecture is a guide to the planning, architecture, and design of schools that are healthy, stimulating, and will conserve energy and resources. Written with the needs of [&hellip
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