Scientists continue to help create cooler, quieter and more energy-efficient classrooms.
- By Pamela Reynolds
- 03/01/03
The headline in my local paper today read, ‘$12-billion state budget gap has ‘people shaking in their boots.''
School safety should be enough of a priority in every community to prompt anyone who has an interest in the education of our nation's children to take the time to map out and record a comprehensive school safety strategy.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 02/01/03
Clear and accurate information is not only a top commodity during a crisis, it is a prerequisite to successful resolution. Unfortunately, the information needed during a critical incident may be located in an area that is not safe to enter. For example, a
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 02/01/03
College construction reached an all-time high in 2002: $11 billion. Indications are that colleges will be doing at least that much construction in the years to come. About 36 percent of that number is going into fixing up and adding to existing structures
Despite the absence of legislation and funding, school leaders move forward on ‘homeland security' for schools.
- By Kenneth S. Trump
- 02/01/03
Motivating faculty to plunge into e-learning is a lot like motivating students to learn, because when it comes to e-learning, faculty are students
- By Laura J. Sederberg
- 02/01/03
Modern technology can now aid school planners and administrators in district planning
It takes lot of thought, planning and technology to create a functional and successful school auditorium.
- By Robbin Rittner-Heir
- 02/01/03
The abuse that furniture took in the movie ‘Animal House' isn't an accurate portrayal of what happens on most campuses. Rather, abuse comes from misuse, and student involvement turns
misuse into better care.
- By Janet Wiens, staff writer
- 02/01/03
Struggling to regain investment momentum, college and university endowment managers are adjusting portfolios, investigating new methods of asset management and researching new giving programs.
- By Michael Fickes, staff writer
- 02/01/03
Despite the absence of legislation and funding, school leaders move forward onhomeland security” for schools.
- By Kenneth S. Trump
- 02/01/03
An emphasis on student recruitment, combined with deferred maintenance backlogs and
maintenance budget cuts, suggest that further study needs to be done on the intrinsic value
of campus maintenance.
- By G. Dewey Yeatts
- 02/01/03
When used hand in hand with other safety strategies, CPTED can be an awesome tool to help create welcome and safe learning environments.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 01/01/03
A number of experts reflect on what they see as insights and developments concerning trends in education in construction, energy, security, athletic and facilities.
Analyzing the life-cycle costs of alternative roofing solutions is becoming more common, as school administrators and facility managers are increasingly encouraged to look at long-term economic and environmental impact.
Sometimes building codes can be confusing, especially to those not involved in construction. Here is an explanation of their purpose and value.
Flexibility. Reusability. Environmental responsibility. Better sound transmission ratings. More design options. It's no wonder that movable walls are now being specified for many educational facilities. These factors that have often made movable walls
A good technology master plan is more than just a list of hardware and software that we would like to have.
lass has long been recognized as a flexible design material, enabling architects and construction companies to create looks from high-tech modern to low-tech natural with a single material.
- By Jerry Deliberato
- 01/01/03
There are many factors to consider when deciding on a lighting system for a school, especially future costs.