Components and Materials


Preparing Your Building for Winter From Roof to Foundation

Routine inspections in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.

sustainability signage

Everywhere a Sign

Using signage to teach about sustainability while prompting green behavior.

Floors

What's Underfoot Matters

Floors can be a standout part of a school's interior and enhance the educational experience.

Life Cycle Costs

Figuring Life Cycle Costs

Buying furniture and equipment for K-12 school districts requires an analyst's mind.

Wall Coverings

Flooring

Focus On the Floor

Flooring choices can reflect your institution's identity, mission, commitment to sustainability and more.

Construction Delays

Battling School Construction Delays

What can administrators do to avoid construction delays that can hamper or even delay the start of the school year?

CPTED

Safety First

The right products plus CPTED can contribute to a snug campus.

building envelope

Sealing the Envelope

Whether renovating existing or constructing new facilities, attention must be paid to achieving the end result of a resilient, secure, energy-efficient building envelope.

Building Envelope

Building Envelopes

It's all about energy usage.

Transparency in buildings

A Sense of Place

Making schools more transparent builds a communal environment.

There Can Be No Doubt

Facilities and the conditions of the learning environment have an effect on students and staff.

flooring options

What's Trending in #Floors?

A variety of flooring options, from concrete to carpet to cork, are being successfully integrated into today's campus facilities.

Research Review

More challenges on the horizon.

HVAC

Cool It

HVAC may not be exciting but a lower energy bill sure is. Here are two ways to achieve thermal delight without breaking the bank.

Flooring

Choosing Your Floor

Decisions need to be made that are based on more than looks.

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