We are now in a third period of school design, which is closely related to changing ideas of how children learn, and the role of new cognitive techniques and revolutionary technologies available to educators.
Securing appropriate funding can take many forms, but cooperation is critical in virtually all cases.
Unfortunately, many district and state standards, guidelines, allowable square footages and funding formulas are still based on past history — defining capacity for what was, not for what is. Like it or not, it is time to redo!
In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, community Nexus centers can be an important tool for engaging the community in neighborhood and community planning. But the need for a more collaborative approach to planning is also endemic to cities and n
States across the country use facilities guidelines to accomplish a number of goals.
Those of you who know me seldom, if ever, find me at a loss for words, but all I could say when I left her office was WOW!
It might seem that the designs for school restrooms and locker rooms would be a fairly straightforward, even generic, exercise, but these three architects say those rooms require a considerable amount of analysis and planning.
Internalizing the tactical site survey process can save time, trouble, money and, in some cases, even the lives of students, employees and visitors.
The hot way to cool in Europe, displacement ventilation has found a niche in the K-12 market. Is the North American market ready to graduate to this technology?
How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.
How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.
Applying successful design strategies during school renovations, rebuilds and restorations can help balance community values and fulfill educational needs.
VoTec School makes simple changes to improve HVAC system maintenance and upgrade IAQ, and wins clean air award from National Air Filtration Association.
School buildings are expensive, and there is always public pressure to hold construction costs down. But those of us involved in planning and building them need to remember that these buildings will house and shape our educational programs for at least th
Tiger Woods Learning Center powers young minds while using environmentally friendly technology to power the building.
What is needed is an effort to involve all stakeholders in a systematic planning effort to create plans related to preservation of capacity.
Be sure you are devoting time and resources effectively in your emergency preparedness efforts.
High school size and building facilities for community-based schools would be two of my choices for facilities challenges facing education over the next decade. What are yours?
Back in the 1920s and ‘30s, when consolidated schools began to emerge, student transportation changed and has continued to evolve ever since.
New developments and technology have made schools easier to navigate and, in some cases, nicer to look at.