School architecture; a handy manual for the use of architects and school authorities . arge high schoolscannot be operated without them. They workwith almost human intelligence and are mechan-ically as perfect as seems possible for the pres-ent. Program systems require a master clock andsecondary bells and clocks which are all con-trolled by the master clock. In elementaryschools simple electric push buttons with properconnections with the school grounds should besupplied. Special Thermometers ought to be hung inevery classroom and corridor of a school buildingunless a system of automatic temp
School architecture; a handy manual for the use of architects and school authorities . arge high schoolscannot be operated without them. They workwith almost human intelligence and are mechan-ically as perfect as seems possible for the pres-ent. Program systems require a master clock andsecondary bells and clocks which are all con-trolled by the master clock. In elementaryschools simple electric push buttons with properconnections with the school grounds should besupplied. Special Thermometers ought to be hung inevery classroom and corridor of a school buildingunless a system of automatic temperature regula-tion is installed. When such a system is installedspecial instruments are, of course, unnecessarysince the thermometer is always supplied withevery thermostat. Great care ought to be exer-cised in the purchase of good thermometers toassure accuracy and relative correctness in ac-tion. Instruments, under identical conditions,will vary as much as ten degrees—a variationwhich in a schoolhouse cannot be tolerated. Inplacing the thermometers the breathing line of the 97. 98 School Architecture smallest pupil ought to be taken as the maximumheight. The thermometers ought to be shifted toseveral places to discover the degree of tempera-ture throughout the room. Once a year theyought to be gathered by the principal and testedfor accuracy. Telephones which can connect the school withthe school board office and intercommunicatingtelephones for principal to boiler rooms, teachersrooms and classrooms may be provided. Thetime has come when a common understanding ofthe use of the telephone has made its installationdesirable. Economy in installation and efficiencyin operation are the principal requisites. Bulletin Boards ought to be provided insome conspicuous place near the entrance of everybuilding. They ought to be plain and consist onlyof a frame, a wood back that will take push tacksand a glass door. The wood ought to be thenatural finish and of the same material as thew
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