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flooring

Flooring Matters: Finding What Works

Floors are a conspicuous, hard-working element of every facility on campus. Affecting everything from branding, recruiting, and aesthetics to wayfinding, acoustics, and safety, selecting the right flooring for buildings requires attention to detail.

Wildfire Risk

Tips for lessening the risk of damage in the urban-wildland interface.

Getting the Right Word Out

Preparing staff to utilize emergency communications systems under stress.

In Memoriam: Steve P. Krakoff (1955-2017)

Reminiscing about lessons learned from and the accomplishments of a successful man.

arboreta

Campus Arboreta: Outdoor Spaces for Learning and for Play

Developing an accredited arboretum contributes to education, enjoyment, and community engagement on campus.

Spotlight on Living/Learning Communities

Student life is a large part of life at any institution of higher education, and creating a sense of community is often at the forefront of faculty, administrator, and staff planning. Living/learning communities are a new way to keep students engaged socially and academically, and grow a sense of community on campus. Paul Wuennenberg, principal at KWK Architects, and Jill Stratton, associate dean of Undergraduate Residential Learning at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, are at the forefront of these new campus communities and shared some of their insights with us.

Higher Education Trend

Higher Education Trends: What's In Store For 2018

Our annual look at trends influencing campus life and learning is back for 2018. From regenerative design to the latest developments in technology, these topics are on the forefront as experts discuss what the coming year might bring.

FM: The Future Came Yesterday

Thoughts on the balance among technology, expectations, and performance.

digital signage

Digital Signage: Bigger Thinking Equals Bigger Audiences

Advances in digital signage technology are bringing exciting opportunities to college and university campuses.

partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships: A Path to Success

Two universities in New Jersey are experiencing growth and financial stability by developing partnerships with businesses and their communities.

Happy New Year?

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