Expecting children to learn in poorly ventilated classrooms is like requiring them to read blurry textbooks.
Details of developing a successful installation on the campus of West Virginia University.
The recent addition of three laboratory buildings on the campus of Colorado State University, completed through three different delivery methods, allowed the university to determine the delivery method that was more cost efficient, efficient, and enjoyable, while retaining a high level of design and construction.
Students at McMaster University hear the difference rubber flooring makes. Thanks to the acoustic properties of norament® grano, they enjoy quiet libraries and a better learning environment. Officials love the floor's versatility, selecting it for heavily-trafficked stairwells, laboratories and cafeterias.
The Internet of Things can make the job of facilities managers easier, but getting buy-in may take some time and education.
Envelopes have long since evolved from a means to just keep outside out and inside in. Systems are advancing with, among other things, sophisticated air and vapor barriers, airtight interiors, increasingly efficient windows, and exceedingly insulated roofs.
Diverse, innovative materials are available for the building envelope, adding impactful visual interest as well as energy efficiency to campus facilities.