We are now in a third period of school design, which is closely related to changing ideas of how children learn, and the role of new cognitive techniques and revolutionary technologies available to educators.
The future of our way of life will be determined in American college classrooms. Should safety, order and discipline be lacking, we will clearly not fare as well.
A staple in office environments, task chairs, computer tables and other ergonomic furniture allows comfort while avoiding injuries. Are students ready for ergonomic equipment in their environment?
Securing appropriate funding can take many forms, but cooperation is critical in virtually all cases.
Unfortunately, many district and state standards, guidelines, allowable square footages and funding formulas are still based on past history — defining capacity for what was, not for what is. Like it or not, it is time to redo!
For many, a drive on Chicago's famed Lake Shore Drive is an architectural adventure.
In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, community Nexus centers can be an important tool for engaging the community in neighborhood and community planning. But the need for a more collaborative approach to planning is also endemic to cities and n
Millennial students are used to communicating with others through technological devices. Why not use one of their favorites — television — for campus communications?
States across the country use facilities guidelines to accomplish a number of goals.
Those of you who know me seldom, if ever, find me at a loss for words, but all I could say when I left her office was WOW!
It might seem that the designs for school restrooms and locker rooms would be a fairly straightforward, even generic, exercise, but these three architects say those rooms require a considerable amount of analysis and planning.
Today, our students often require a higher level of service because they have grown up in a time where everything is new, improved, faster, more flavorful and can all be accessed in many different locations.
Internalizing the tactical site survey process can save time, trouble, money and, in some cases, even the lives of students, employees and visitors.
Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.
The hot way to cool in Europe, displacement ventilation has found a niche in the K-12 market. Is the technology ready to graduate to higher education?
The hot way to cool in Europe, displacement ventilation has found a niche in the K-12 market. Is the North American market ready to graduate to this technology?
How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.
Let the voices of the past provide lessons to help you avoid potential pitfalls of emergency preparedness and response.
How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.
A Web search for college or university construction standards reveals a wide range of guidelines and specifications.
During a renovation or new construction, it may be tempting to cut costs in locker areas in favor of thesefront-of-the-gym” features, but that can be a big mistake.