In recent years, the International Building Code has mandated that all new construction for K–12 schools in most of the Midwest and South Central United States include a community storm shelter. This article will explain the requirements of storm shelter design and explore best practices for planning and construction.
Students need space and time for quiet study, reflection, mediation, and stillness. Here’s a look at what goes into the design of quiet spaces in order to make them both welcoming and effective.
Modular buildings on college and university campuses rise up here, move over there and, when necessary, just disappear.
Autumn is the ideal time to prepare structures for winter from roof to foundation. Undertaking routine inspections in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.
Targeting net positive energy design, the Fales Elementary School's positioning and geometry optimize energy generation from rooftop PV cells and daylighting.
Clean facilities are healthy and high-performing facilities. Ensuring that custodial workers are properly trained on equipment, supplies, and methods leads to more effective and successful workers and healthier facilities.
How to find success in university facility and program management partnerships.
Our culture has changed. Your community has changed. Has your library changed yet?
Enlisting students in your design plan and working alongside nature can result in outdoor spaces that are recreational, educational and engaging in ways you might not expect.
As education principles continue to evolve, immersive learning environments offer an emerging and meaningful education tool.
The world of education is changing more quickly and more comprehensively than ever before. Two key developments are effectively changing the traditional design of K-12 schools.
Life's one constant is change and College Planning & Management is here for it. From the expansion of big data to plant-forward dining options, schools are adapting with the times. Here's a look at what's happening now and into the future. Is your school ready for what's next?
Look inside for commentary from experts in the field who share their perspective on trends in education and the effect those changes will have on various learning environments.
It is important to include a structural perspective of your facilities when considering the impact of deferred maintenance.
Your environment is more than simply the place you are; the atmosphere you occupy affects you on a biological level, sending signals to your body and mind that influence your health in a variety of ways.
Duke University has won awards for its campus landscape features and design. Careful planning and thoughtful implementation are just two keys to the university's success.