Facility Planning
Reflecting on this has affected my view of educational design.
Facility Focus (Workforce Development/Vocational Education)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Emerging Technology
Find how you should go about protecting your district.
Facilities Management (Managing Assets)
It is important to determine what is in the ground underneath your buildings.
- By Pieter van der Have
- 10/01/18
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Hot Tips (Wall Protection)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Ask the Expert (Active Learning)
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Designers should consider these three things.
- By Daniel A. Dain
- 10/01/18
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Organizing and managing a school bus operation is a large business undertaking for any school district.
- By Michael Fickes
- 10/01/18
Technology (Innovations for Education)
The Internet of Things can make the job of facilities managers easier, but getting buy-in may take some time and education.
- By Brandon Barrett
- 10/01/18
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Innovative programs and a concerted effort by many colleges and universities are increasing enrollment of women in STEM programs and helping them to navigate careers in traditionally male-dominated jobs.
- By Stephen Ceasar
- 10/01/18
Sustainable Schools
Emerging Technology (Enhancing, Engaging, Connecting)
Card technology is evolving. Are you staying current?
Participating schools will join hospitals, restaurants, and hotels in the New York City Water Challenge. In addition to fixture retrofits, universities will initiate student water conservation campaigns.
Food allergies are on the rise. Menu management systems can help campus food service workers, as well as customers, identify and avoid “trigger foods” that can cause dangerous reactions.
Former Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick once said, “No child will be able to succeed academically if they don’t first feel safe in school. No teacher will be able to teach at their best if they aren’t confident there’s a plan in place to ensure their school is well prepared for an emergency.” Creating a safer educational institution begins with the facility’s design. Mariana Lavezzo, a K-12 Education designer with the DLR Group, recently talked with SP&M about this approach to creating safer schools.
- By Mariana Lavezzo
- 09/18/18
Architects play a crucial role in helping institutions create spaces that allow ideas, learning, and interests to converge. Yet designing successful interdisciplinary learning spaces requires a deep understanding of evolving challenges and opportunities.
CP&M recently spoke with Stan Chiu, AIA, LEED-AP, Principal, and Dave Paeper, AIA, CID, Principal, of HGA to learn more about interdisciplinary learning, as well as the spaces in which it takes place.