Carpet and rug maintenance guidelines instituted for New York City schools create a healthier environment for students.
Making our schools a place where all students can succeed is a daunting job. But with the help of foundations who can help fund research and disseminate results — we have a chance!
- By Deborah P. Moore
- 01/01/05
Make sure that history does not repeat itself on your campus.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 01/01/05
The following people have made it their business to know what is going on with educational facilities and have agreed to share their answers to the question: What do you see happening in the future -- what changes do you see coming? When do you see these
- By Various Authors
- 01/01/05
You can have your cake and eat it too by reaching out to the community with your sports and athletic facilities by including fitness centers in their design.
- By Thomas B. Dolan
- 01/01/05
A building designed around an energy-efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system might, for example, be considered green. But additional green techniques can transform a building from lighter green to a darker shade of green.
- By Michael Fickes
- 01/01/05
A self-insurance program is one way a district saves money. If you are in an insurance pool, building one or thinking of joining one, then put a spin on your program similar to this one. It'll help you save even more.
Campus fitness centers are taking on an unprecedented level of sophistication as administrators seek to recruit and retain students.
Noone size fits all” method for authentic community engagement exists. However, there are standard components critical to successful facility planning and design programs.
- By Nancy Myers, Sue Robertson
- 01/01/05
Parking lots are often the first and last experience that a patron has with a building complex.
Is there a more easily measured improvement than
upgrading a dining service venue on campus?
The new parking system at the University of California, Santa Barbara, (UCSB) is a showcase for off-street parking technology innovations.
- By Steve Campbell
- 01/01/05
Art should be an essential element in education, in learning, in developing, in maturing. Children, just like the cavemen from whom we are all descended, need to participate in and appreciate art.
Kitchens, laboratories and industrial arts areas require flooring that withstands heavy use and extensive maintenance, meets environmental considerations — and looks good, too.
Step up to the task and be ready for anything.
- By Michael G. Steger
- 01/01/05
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 01/01/05
Whether you call it carpet tile, modular tile or modular carpet, the facts show that it's a must-have in your district.
Public schools score big with modern athletic facilities.
Terrorism is a very serious, real, and difficult issue for schools, but with the help of public safety officials and local experts, educators can do their part to reduce the impact of terrorism on our nation.
Threats to school safety come from nature, from within and without. How well are we tackling thistriple threat”?
- By Leslie McKerns
- 11/01/04
With the right tools, network security can enhance the overall benefits of Internet access at schools while providing a safe environment for students to learn and grow.