Building school squash courts requires planning outside of the box.
In recent years, more research has come to light in support of the impact that facility design has on student performance. These studies reveal clear evidence that the physical characteristics of a classroom impact learning, and furthermore, that a link exists between well-designed school facilities and increased academic achievement.
The people who know your buildings best have a role in protecting them.
Don't overlook the importance of floor coverings in your campus facilities.
College campuses need to secure lots of doors, today. Security departments are turning to electronic locks to secure those doors.
Even the most thoughtfully designed and perfectly installed access control strategies can often easily be compromised by staff who do not do their part to support them. While staff development is called for, making access control a reality in deed as well as word is must be a leadership priority.
The University of Texas at Austin balances health, community, and ecology.
Operational data comprise a tangible resource for building managers.
Fostering blended work-sharing environments in next-generation schools
An outdoor furniture installation on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the result of a desire to increase the use of campus spaces...and a helping hand from a coalition intended to strengthen community.
With limited resources in school districts burdened with leaky roofs and worn out heating equipment, how can facility managers prioritize?
After years inside classrooms, educators are rediscovering the learning benefits provided by the great outdoors. There are outdoor educational opportunities in engineering, math, science—all of the basic subjects.