All Articles


School Design

Designing for the Community

Success often comes from commitment to specialized yet flexible design.

Desktop Virtualization

A strong case for virtualization in higher education.

Water Conserving Urinal

Water Conserving Urinal

Save Money and Conserve Natural Resources for Educational Facilities

Complying With the Clery Act

Resources are available to assist institutions to efficiently and effectively fulfill requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act.

Building Sustainable Schools

Building Sustainable Schools

Doing it right can save money and please the district and community.

Show Me the Way to Go

Show Me the Way to Go

Integrating the right signage into your campus can aid in building identity and marketing for use in the wider community.

Messiah College

Messiah College

college or university and the surrounding community

Creating a Strong Town-Gown Relationship

Cooperation between a college or university and the surrounding community leads to development, jobs, income and success for all. Here's why it matters -- for everyone.

School Floors

It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey.

Using floors as a way-finding method.

improving school restrooms

Flushed: With Respect For Restrooms

Articles about improving school restrooms too often miss one big point.

Building Information Modeling

Building Information Modeling's (BIM)

Something called Building Information Modeling offers a new and better way to manage maintenance.

locking university doors

Locking the Doors

Finding the best solution for securing college and university doors is a challenge for security professionals.

The ABCs of CPTED

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design offers design choices that can enhance safety and security.

Evidence-Based Design Influences Interior Design

Evidence-Based Design Influences Interior Design

How do architects and designers know that they're creating schools with interiors that positively affect student performance?

Is Image Everything?

Build and manage a strong image for your institution.

20% Time

Allow students to explore what they are passionate about.

Renovation vs Historic Preservation

Renovation vs. Historic Preservation

A sensible balance must be found when deciding how to renovate and repurpose historic campus structures to meet today’s programming needs.

Guns On Campus

Guns On Campus?

Will giving students permission to carry guns on campus make college life safer? Opinions differ.

Digital Edition