Planning & Design


Maximizing Open Space

Maximizing Open Space Within a City Campus

Master planning is imperative for any institution that expects its needs will grow and evolve in the future in order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of every space, program and investment.

Functional Pool Design

What's Cool in Pools

New design trends are making pools more functional and cost-effective.

Not a New Concept

Common core has been around for hundreds of years.

Campus fencing

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

Campus fencing serves many different functions, be it to enhance landscaping or visual identity, for safety, noise reduction and privacy, or directing traffic. There are any number of types of fencing and other amenities to consider when site planning on campus.

Sports and Athletics

An Unnecessary Cost Or A Benefit?

Unintended Consequences

The design and up-fit of educational facilities should be the result of a whole systems approach and not one of designing and installing isolated pieces and parts.

The Unasked Questions

The devil is in the details when coordinating campus activities and events.

There Can Be No Doubt

Facilities and the conditions of the learning environment have an effect on students and staff.

campus environment

Campus as Place

Furman University has received recognition for its commitment to its campus environment, most recently as a model for arboreta in the Southeast and across the nation.

Schools Are Still Changing

We need a non-governmental foundation, like EFL, to support and fund exploration.

Permanent modular construction

Quick, Efficient Options

Permanent modular construction can provide fast, green solutions for schools.

Renovating, Reusing Facilities

Renovating, Reusing Facilities

All stakeholders need to be on board when creating efficient and sustainable facilities.

Design Decisions

Design Decisions: Project Management, Master Planning & BIM

To make the most informed design decisions, school districts should follow a regimented approach to a construction project. This approach should always start with master planning, which sets the stage and builds a case for any project that may arise from this effort.

Schools working with the community and local law enforcement

A Proactive Approach

Working with the community and local law enforcement.

Best Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms

Best Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms

Restrooms and locker rooms can be a school's grossest areas, but they don't have to be.

underground spaces

Learning at the Lowest Level?

Making the most of available space by gong underground.

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