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Downloadable CEFPI Research Studies
Space Planning for Institutions of Higher Education (2006)
Space Planning for Institutions of Higher Education is a current, systematic procedure to determine space allocations. This document provides a step-by-step approach in its explanation and calculations, as well as a reference guide summarizing the recommendations. It is a reference tool that is easily accessible while providing justifications with concrete examples that help the user to determine adequate and appropriate space for higher educational facilities. The document includes facilities master planning guidance and programming information for individual departments, units, schools or small colleges.
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $40.00
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Creating Connections: CEFPI Guide for Educational Facility Planning (2004)
The Guide focuses on the various aspects of progressive school planning and the importance of creating
connections among all the constituents that are necessary to the planning process.
Topics include: School Improvement Planning; The Master Planning Process; Establishing a Vision;
Techniques for Gathering Data; Developing Educational Standards; Educational Specifications; Community
Planning Processes and Partnerships; Finance; Technology Planning; Implementation; Maintenance and
Operations; Occupancy and Post Occupancy; Maintaining Connections and much more.
Member Price: $99.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00
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Schools as Centers of Community: A Citizens' Guide For Planning and Design (2003)
The 76-page book explores six design principles for creating effective learning environments, provides 13
case studies that illustrate various aspects of the six design principles, and examines the facility master
planning process for getting started and organized, including developing and implementing a master plan.
This publication is the results of a collaborative effort among the National Clearinghouse for Educational
Facilities, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Council of Educational Facility Planners, Building Educational
Success Together, and Coalition for Community Schools.
Price: $19.95
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Schools for Successful Communities: An Element of Smart Growth (2004)
The U.S. EPA and CEFPI cooperatively developed Schools for Successful Communities: An Element of Smart Growth. This publication explains why and how communities should employ smart growth planning principles to build schools that better serve and support students, staff, parents, and the entire community. When school districts collaborate with city leaders to incorporate smart growth principles in the master facility planning process, the community benefits socially and economically. Each community should use its education dollars to fulfill academic considerations and to express the values and vision of the community. This publication helps communities invest in schools that will give their children the best possible education, use taxpayer dollars wisely, and improve the quality of life for all citizens.
Price: $24.95
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A Primer for the Renovation/Rehabilitation of Older and Historic Schools (2004)
Older and historic schools are an important community asset that sustain the neighborhoods they serve and
provide cultural continuity linking generations together through a common educational experience.
Unfortunately, they are being abandoned or demolished at an alarming rate due to years of deferred
maintenance and administrative policies that render new school construction as the only viable option. The
Primer discusses the various factors, which have served as barriers to the rehabilitation of these schools.
Case studies are used to illustrate ways communities across the United States and Canada have successfully
renovated older and historic schools to save both valuable community assets and construction dollars.
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $40.00
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Program of Requirements (1985)
These guidelines describe both the role and preparation of a Program of Requirements. The purpose of the
POR is to define facility needs and objectives, which become both challenges and charges to the designer.
This manual is designed to address each section from title page to appendices in an easy-to-follow format.
Member Price: $7.50
Non-Member Price: $10.00
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Lessons Learned (1997)
This publication is a compilation of the results of a study of six new schools in British Columbia, Washington,
and Oregon. The findings examine the experiences of those who have designed, constructed, and opened
new high schools. Share their frustrations and joys, their satisfactions and anxieties in this single volume.
Member Price: $20.00
Non-Member Price: $27.00
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Reflections: A History of CEFPI (2000)
A chronicle of the Council's history which includes events, topics and national policy issues that CEFPI helped to shape regarding education facility planning. This book follows "From NCSC to CEFPI: The Council's First Sixty Years" and takes us through the last twenty years to where we are today as we approach our 100th Birthday.
Price: $10.00
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An Appraisal Guide for Older/Historic School Facilities (2005)
This guide is a tool to evaluate the physical condition and educational adequacy of older and historic school
facilities. It is designed to engage a broad audience in the appraisal process to ensure that the community
helps determine the value and use of their older and historic facilities. This appraisal system is intended only
as a preliminary assessment to begin a conversation about the meaning and value of a district's older and
historic schools.
Member Price: $35.00
Non-Member Price: $45.00
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Guide for School Facility Appraisal (1998)
Developed as a comprehensive method for measuring the quality and educational effectiveness of school facilities, this excellent tool provides information in laymen's terms when possible. With updated space standards and new ADA materials, this book is the most widely used instrument in the K-12 sector.
Member Price: $35.00
Non-Member Price: $45.00
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Maxwell Study: School Renovation (1999)
This publication documents the research of Dr. Lorraine Maxwell of Cornell University, in cooperation with CEFPI and its Northeast Region, as she charts the effects of renovation on students at the Syracuse City School. Student test scores are evaluated before, during, and after a district-wide renovation effort. The bottom line – facilities DO impact learning. A must for any facility planner's library.
Member Price: $7.50
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Milwaukee Study: Facility Conditions (2001)
In a collaborative effort with Milwaukee Public Schools, CEFPI examines the significance that facility conditions have on student performance. Using measurements from 139 schools, with reading test scores as an independent variable, Dr. Morgan Lewis found that a significant relationship could be found. His results are revealed in this report.
Member Price: $7.50
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3rd Annual High Performance Schools Symposium (2005)
Elements of High Performance
This volume is a compilation of materials presented at CEFPI's 2005 High Performance Schools Symposium
and addresses elements of a high performance school and how they work together to create a healthy, high
performance-learning environment. Available while supplies last.
Member Price: $40.00
Non-Member Price: $50.00
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4th Annual High Performance Schools Symposium (2006)
Sustaining Our Future
This volume is a compilation of materials presented at CEFPI's 2006 High Performance Schools Symposium and addresses case studies of schools illustrating the challenges, needs, and solutions of building green in the diverse regions and climate zones in which we all live. Available while supplies last.
Member Price: $40.00
Non-Member Price: $50.00
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5th Annual High Performance Schools Symposium (2007)
Tools for Shaping High Performance Schools
The exclusive unveiling of the McGraw-Hill Construction Education Green Building SmartMarket Report 2007, which featured the status of green building in the education sector, put this High Performance Schools Symposium the national spotlight and was covered by the local and national media. Attendees and exhibitors gave high marks to the presentations and case studies shared at this event. Available while supplies last.
Member Price: $40.00
Non-Member Price: $50.00
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Design Portfolio (2001)
This digital publication is dedicated to showcasing facility projects exhibited at the 79th Annual conference
held in Denver. With complete statistical data, photos, and floor plans, this portfolio can be used as a
wonderful tool by those designing a new facility or renovating an existing one. CEFPI award-winners are
recognized. Available while supplies last.
Note: Formatted for PC only.
Price: $19.95
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Design Portfolio (2002-2003)
This double edition of the architectural exhibition at the 80th and 81st Annual CEFPI conferences held in
Phoenix and Chicago presents outstanding educational facility projects. Those designing a new facility or
renovating an existing one can reference the complete statistical data, photos, and floor plans. Includes the
most recent CEFPI award-winners. Available while supplies last.
Note: Formatted for PC only.
Price: $19.95
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Journal Subscription: Educational Facility Planner
The Educational Facility Planner is a trade journal which publishes articles concerning the latest in school building research and 'hot topics.' One issue per volume is devoted to our annual Design Portfolio, which showcases recent school building projects and design concepts. The subscription price includes four issues.
Annual Subscriptions
US: $60.00
Canada: $70.00
International: $85.00
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DOWNLOADABLE CEFPI RESEARCH STUDIES
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Prototype School Designs (downloadable Adobe PDF file)
Prototype School Designs: Can Prototypes Be Used Successfully?
Authors:
Laura A. Wernick, AIA, REFP
John F. Miller, FAIA
Erica Metzger
Heather Hansman
HMFH Architects, Inc.
Across the country school districts are faced with unprecedented growth. As student populations increase, existing schools are overcrowded and falling in to disrepair. Communities and school districts are searching for an efficient, cost effective way to build new schools that are tailored to their students' needs, and can provide adequate resources as their student population continues to expand. Many communities have looked to prototype, or stock designs, as a way to fulfill their needs.
The purpose of this report is to determine under what circumstances the use of prototype school designs are appropriate, what measurable benefits are realized, and if any disadvantages result from their use.
Member Price: $15.00
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Investment in School Infrastructure (downloadable Adobe PDF file)
Investment in School Infrastructure as a Critical Educational Capacity Issue: A National Study
Author:
Faith E. Crampton, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator and Associate Professor
Department of Administrative Leadership
School of Education
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
The evolution of research on the impact of the physical environment on student achievement has taken place over a 75-year span in this country and continues into the present. Two enduring challenges have been research methods and data availability. Over the course of decades, research methods have indeed matured, and national databases have been created. However, recent research still suffers from major weaknesses. This study sought to address these weaknesses through the development of a holistic theoretical model that links human capital, social capital, and physical capital as constructs that work together to enhance student achievement. A strong theory base guided the selection of variables used in the statistical analysis and, for the first time, national databases were utilized. The results of the analysis were robust indicating that when the negative effects of poverty are controlled for, investment in human, social, and physical capital explains a large percentage of the variation in student achievement. Not surprisingly, investments in teacher compensation (human capital) and instructional support (social capital) demonstrated larger effects than investments in school infrastructure (physical capital), but all were statistically significant, and hence all are necessary to enhance student achievement.
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The Impact of Renovations on Student Success (downloadable Adobe PDF file)
Evaluating Changes in Student, Staff and Parent Outcomes Following Extensive School Renovations
Authors:
Christina Lighthall, REFP, Senior Director, Long Range Planning, Wake County Public School System
William (Bill) Carruthers, Ph.D., Senior Director, Grants Administration and Compliance Reporting, Wake County Public School System
Rebecca A. Zulli, Ph.D., Director of Research and Evaluation, North Carolina Alliance to Create Opportunity through Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in North Carolina completed a 2006 CEFPI grant-funded research project that examined the impact of large-scale renovations of school buildings on facilities, student achievement, attendance, and suspension rates, as well as the impact on stakeholder satisfaction. The study compared pre-renovation trends to post-renovation trends at 18 of the Wake County schools that had undergone a major renovation between 1997 and 2003, ranging from $4.5M to $11.5M. The study took into account square footage, capacity, mobile classrooms, membership, demographics, health and safety, and utility costs during the period of time under study. Data were collected and analyzed from End-of-Grade and End-of-Course exams, SAT scores, average daily attendance, out-of-school suspensions, and parent satisfactions surveys. Interviews were also conducted with school staff regarding their satisfaction during and following renovations. The study found evidence that renovations contribute to improvements in staff, student and parent outcomes.
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