Construction Methods
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.
- By Matthew H. Johnson, Andrea La Greca, Connor J. Bruns
- 09/01/19
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Safe and Secure Schools
With the high frequency of mass shootings in the United States, Fruitport School District administrators had campus safety on their mind when designing new sections of Fruitport High School in Michigan.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 08/26/19
Campus Safety
The board of a California school system has approved funding to replace legacy security camera gear. West Sonoma County Union High School District awarded the $602,948 contract to Integrated Security Controls, a regional solution provider.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 08/01/19
School Security
The additional security measures were necessary, said school officials, because the new building is a third larger than the previous one, 300,000 square feet compared to 190,000 square feet.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/25/19
School Safety
The latest set of construction projects for Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 covers installation of secure entrances at the school system's 13 schools as well as installation of air conditioning systems.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/23/19
School Safety
Two school systems in Michigan are turning to window-sized graphics for safety, security and environmental benefit. Addison Community Schools and Hudson Area Schools have both turned to sign company Insignia Graphics to design, produce and install perforated vinyl on windows in their buildings.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/17/19
Facilities & Design
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.
- By Michael Fickes
- 07/09/19
- By Michael Fickes
- 07/01/19
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Creative design can solve the conflict between having an open research lab with natural light and views where passersby can see and be excited about the research being done and safeguarding sensitive or proprietary information.
- By Jinhee Lee, Ken Mohr
- 07/01/19
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
From stronger but less intrusive safety measures and “shut-down” protocols to juggling varying degrees of clearance in a complex environment, schools and airports share many of the same challenges and goals in public security.
- By Jared Bliss, David Safir
- 07/01/19
Campus Safety
- By Vivian Marinelli
- 07/01/19
On the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, Chou Hall is a leading example of the practice of sustainable development.
- By Andrew LaRowe, Mike Raible
- 06/20/19
By a minimum of effort at formulating a real district wellness policy, local education authorities can affect the health of all students in schools by inventing a way to concentrate on helping those kids eat better, exercise more, and eliminate properly.
- By Dr. Thomas Keating
- 06/06/19
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
It's both big things and little things that come together to ensure student safety when evacuating a residence hall in an emergency. Here are three things to take into account.
K-12 school environments can cause illness and injuries. What schools must do to prevent these problems.
- By Michael Fickes
- 06/01/19
Through careful consideration of the built environment, colleges and universities can positively impact students’ well-being and performance. While improved wellness is typically associated with fitness and health centers, the inclusion of biophilic design elements across the campus can be just as influential.