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next generation learning

The Future Is Now

Bringing next generation learning to all school buildings.

Outdoor Learning Environments

How to Design Outdoor Learning Environments

Outdoor learning environments support education and will continue to do so well into the future. Here are some tips for planning your next space, along with idea-building success stories.

Geographical information system

Mapping Safety

Geographical information system technology (GIS) supports emergency preparedness and disaster recovery.

Schools and Community

Serving all students in the classrooms and beyond.

Windows 10

Transformation, or last hurrah?

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

Don't plan for the last disaster — plan for the next disaster.

visual communication

Seeing is Communicating

Leveraging visual communications to inform, protect and collaborate across the campus.

Renovating Historic Theaters

Renovating Historic Theaters

Bringing new relevance to aging performance venues.

outdoor classrooms

Whole-Child Learning

Learning comes alive in outdoor classrooms.

Things I've Learned 2014

Reflections on learning, taking risks, trust and remembering what matters.

Higher Education Building Trends

An Eye On the Horizon

As 2015 arrives, no one can be sure what the year will hold for higher education. Still, colleges and universities continue to evolve in physical, social, pedagogical, digital and other ways. Here is a sampling of trends worth watching.

Comprehensive Renovation

A Comprehensive Renovation

The challenges of making a high school feel "old yet new."

School furniture

Flipping for Student Success

Furniture is an important and effective design component when planning and creating these learning spaces.

Self-Inspection Programs

Reducing life-safety and legal risks for the district.

2015 ABET Symposium

The 2015 ABET Symposium takes place on April 23-24, 2015 in Atlanta, GA.