Understanding the threat of chemical weapons is the first step in deciding what actions are realistic.
You know that you'd like to buy sustainable flooring for the renovation or new construction project you're gearing up for. But what, exactly, does that mean? Having the answer to that question prepares you to make an informed purchasing dec
<strong>Green roofs have long played an aesthetic role in college and university landscapes. Modern green roofs are adding functional benefits.</strong>
- By Michael Fickes
- 01/01/04
After four years and six phases of addition and renovation construction, Duncanville Independent School District will have one of the largest high schools in the United States, with 836,137 sq. ft. under one roof.
A partnership involving a community college, public school system and industry bridges a funding gap.
- By George C. Nasis
- 12/01/03
The use, or misuse, of color in a learning environment can play a major role in student performance.
- By SHERI THOMPSON
- 12/01/03
It takes collaborative planning and an understanding of the spirit of the laws to create a proper learning environment for all students.
- By Teri B. Goldman
- 12/01/03
School officials have been working arduously to make our schools safer and to prepare for crisis situations.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 11/01/03
Metal roofs provide schools with durable, long-term protection against any type of weather; can help lower the energy required to heat and cool the building when coupled with an efficient insulation system; significantly add to the facility's aesthe
- By Charles E. Praeger
- 11/01/03
<strong>To keep projects on track, UC Irvine found a better system to automate and track the flow of information in the design-build process.</strong>
<strong>Colleges and universities are looking to bridge the gap between themselves and their communities by building facilities that are mutually beneficial.</strong>
- By Charles Tseckares, Christopher Hill
- 11/01/03
School security and emergency planning must be institutionalized as an ongoing process.
- By Kenneth S. Trump
- 11/01/03
<strong>The University of North Carolina at Greensboro needed a roof that could stand up to the elements, heavy foot traffic and paint used by interior design students.</strong>
<strong>There are several factors to consider when it's time to choose the best long-term investment solutions for your campus buildings.</strong>
Learning to share school facilities in the 21st century can be a complex undertaking. Who pays for what during the design and construction phase? Which facilities can community members use? When can they use these facilities? Who maintains the faciliti
- By Michael Fickes
- 11/01/03
Interactive communications is the key to creating support for public education. Current research shows that students succeed when parents become engaged, making this a win-win situation for all.
<strong>Once dark, dingy and seemingly dangerous, laundry rooms are coming out of the basement and into the light. How does today's laundry room design affect your school's bottom line?</strong>
<strong>A little careful research helps determine which consultants to turn to for advice you can depend on.</strong>
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 11/01/03
Use these sources to keep your school safe.
In an ideal world, all school construction would be performed during the summer recess, commencing the day after school closes and finishing well before Labor Day. In the real world, this is not always possible. Nevertheless, with proper planning and skil
- By Willard Stewart
- 11/01/03
The information that is available to protect our children is only as good as its application
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 10/01/03