Chair designer Richard Holbrook shares his thoughts about the process of creating an ergonomic chair series.
Administrators at Tuskegee University are choosing standing seam metal roofs because they are durable, long lasting and weathertight.
We should be braced for the very real possibility that terrorists will select schools as primary or secondary targets in the future.
Planning and design decisions are critical for developing your campus, but a successful master plan also nutures the campus legacy for generations to come.
- By William Colehower, Tom Kearns
- 06/01/02
In this facility, the romantic old and the modern new complement and graciously contrast with one another, creating a sense of community.
A master plan helps community college administrators stay prepared for change and ready for immediate action as unexpected funding becomes available.
- By Dominick Demonica, Douglas Ogurek
- 06/01/02
Statistics show a decline in fires in college and university residence halls. But experts warn against complacency, saying that the only sure way to prevent fires is constant vigilance.
- By Michael Fickes
- 06/01/02
- By Marisa Miller Hegyesi, Brian Yeoman
- 06/01/02
We do not live in an ideal world, and we must be realistic in our efforts to provide the highest level of service in all areas of our responsibility.
School districts continue to review their approach to security of students and staff.
Today's school officials are overwhelmed wih information. To make a difference, the suggestions and opinions offered must be heard by the people who have authority to act, and the power to affect change.
Regardless of the side benefits, made-to-order school safety is more effective than theone size fits all” approach any day of the week.
The dos and don'ts of protecting property and privacy at the same time.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 02/01/02
No digital technology so far has replicated paper's usability and familiarity.
A New Hampshire school system eliminated internal school vandalism and bomb threats, and reduced the number of false alarms by using video security software that is accessible via a variety of methods from remote locations.
Maintaining today's college and university libraries requires a big-picture approach and extensive communication among all users.
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What are today's students doing, and how should facilities change to accommodate their activities?
- By Nancy A. Turner
- 02/01/02
An offer of free roofing help for your school can be very costly. Several New Jersey schools found that out the hard way.
- By Michael H. Cardwell
- 01/01/02
Administrators at Mars Hill College had many historic buildings that needed leaky roofs replaced without damaging the facilities.
- By Jennifer Lynn Williams
- 01/01/02
Administrators are realizing the benefits of upgrading their energy infrastructure and using outsourcing energy management functions to outside experts.
- By Robert N. Dickerman
- 01/01/02