Planning & Design


Wakeup Call

Can we get the dollars needed to fix our schools?

parking structure restoration

Fix It Or Forget It?

Whenever possible, renovation is the sustainable option.

joint-use space for students and the community

Performing Dual Roles

A joint-use space for students and the community.

Reopening shuttered school

Resurrection

Bringing a shuttered school back to life has it's unique challenges.

Indiana University historic building

Altogether Now

A landmark building on the campus of Indiana University has been reconfigured to house 21st-century media learning.

Designing for a Long Life

Sustainability, adaptability and consideration of things to come play a key role.

Planning the School Library

Top 10 Considerations for Planning the School Library of 2070

How to create library space that will be viable well into 2070 and will prepare students for careers in the 22nd century.

capital projects

Seeking Approval

Communicating effectively with your board or local authorities is a vital aspect of getting a capital project green-lighted and completed on schedule.

Association for LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Association for LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Organization rebrands, but continues its mission of enhancing the educational experience.

Lighting design for educational facilities

Bright Ideas

Lighting design for educational facilities can impact student achievement. A careful balance of natural and artificial lighting is optimal for spaces where learning takes place.

Washington College of Law complex

Building a New Tradition

American University's new Washington College of Law complex consists of a dramatic collection of spaces centered on a great atrium that unifies a series of interconnected buildings.

Wise Long-Term Investment

Incorporating sustainable school design on a budget.

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