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Spotlight On Design and Community

An institutionally centered approach to campus planning and design is becoming increasingly phased out as higher education evolves toward a more student-centered pedagogy. Shifting the focus of campus planning and design to the student not only improves academic outcomes for individual students but also creates a sense of community and human connection



Rosen Concert Hall at the Hayes School of Music

Performing Arts Facilities Planning: a Program-Based Approach

Real-world installations illustrate how an in-depth review of existing performing arts curricula and facilities can be of benefit when considering how best to upgrade existing spaces versus when to build new facilities.

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Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)

Performance Space

Trends in design with two contrasting approaches.

rutgers university

Impact On Learning

Rutgers University

duke university

Facility Focus (Performing Arts)

Duke University: Rubenstein Arts Center

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Facilities (Learning Spaces)

My Roof's Got a Hole In it...

Each roof leak is an opportunity to fail. As always, planning for all possible alternatives in advance will pay dividends in the future.

university indianapolis

Impact On Learning

University of Indianapolis

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Facilities (Campus Spaces)

Lighting for Humans

How the latest lighting technologies enhance student success, safety, and engagement.

Loveland

Impact On Learning

Loveland Primary School

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Impact On Learning

James Blair Middle School

Editor's Note (The View From Here)

Furry Friends

Editor's Note (The View From Here)

Not a Lot of Coverage

simsbury

Impact On Learning

Simsbury Public Schools

point park university

Facility Focus (Performing Arts)

Point Park University: Pittsburgh Playhouse and Academic Complex

lindenwood university

Impact On Learning

Lindenwood University

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Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

UCLA Reduces Energy Use

Hot Tips: Ergonomic Furniture

Free Time (and Space) Should Be A Priority

kint state university

Impact On Learning

Kent State University

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Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

UMass Reduces Heat Loss, Earns LEED Gold

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Campus Housing: Back to Basics

As we do each year, College Planning & Management recently surveyed college and university housing administrators to learn about the state of their facilities, what challenges they are facing, what the trends are in new facilities, and what improvements they would like to see in their residential life programs and accommodations. Here are some results and observations from that survey.

Ask the Expert: Smart Campuses

What are some features of a 'smart campus?'

AV

Emerging Technology (Enhancing, Engaging, Connecting)

Flexibility With AV

AV technology is changing how we deliver higher education.

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Facilities (Learning Spaces)

New Wine in Old Bottles

Imagine the opportunities that could be created in the learning environment if there were 50 or even a 100 points of light in each classroom that could be controlled individually or grouped in zones.

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Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)

Planning Disaster Responses

Many different kinds of disasters can strike your school. Are you prepared to respond?

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Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)

Wildfires Go to College

It doesn't happen often, but every now and then a wildfire threatens lives and property at a college or university campus.