PreK-12 Ed


HOW TO SOLVE THE RESTROOM DESIGN EQUATION

How many restrooms are enough? How many stalls? Where should they be located?

ADA DESIGN

Common errors and omissions in public schools.

TOUGH TIMES MEAN TOUGH DECISIONS

Supplemental insurance offers solutions for cost management.

School Safety as a Quality Service Issue

The time to make safety and security a guiding principal in every school in our country is long overdue.

BUILDING BETTER COST-EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS

School districts that are considering incorporating wireless technology into their facility designs, end up with more flexible schools and, in the long term, may cut expenses.

MOLD AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

The effect of insulation on mold and mildew in occupied buildings.

MODULAR BUILDINGS

Scientists continue to help create cooler, quieter and more energy-efficient classrooms.

A Final Thought - Can you cut budget and improve programs?

The headline in my local paper today read, ‘$12-billion state budget gap has ‘people shaking in their boots.''

Do You Have a Plan For Safety?

School safety should be enough of a priority in every community to prompt anyone who has an interest in the education of our nation's children to take the time to map out and record a comprehensive school safety strategy.

Preparing Schools for Terrorism

Despite the absence of legislation and funding, school leaders move forward on ‘homeland security' for schools.

GIS in School Facility Planning

Modern technology can now aid school planners and administrators in district planning

FURNISHING AN AUDITORIUM

It takes lot of thought, planning and technology to create a functional and successful school auditorium.

PREPARING SCHOOLS FOR TERRORISM

Despite the absence of legislation and funding, school leaders move forward on“homeland security” for schools.

Safe Schools by Design

When used hand in hand with other safety strategies, CPTED can be an awesome tool to help create welcome and safe learning environments.

TRENDS IN EDUCATION

A number of experts reflect on what they see as insights and developments concerning trends in education in construction, energy, security, athletic and facilities.

Lasting Roofs Mean Lifelong Savings

Analyzing the life-cycle costs of alternative roofing solutions is becoming more common, as school administrators and facility managers are increasingly encouraged to look at long-term economic and environmental impact.

BUILDING CODES FOR ROOFS

Sometimes building codes can be confusing, especially to those not involved in construction. Here is an explanation of their purpose and value.

EDUCATED WALLS

Flexibility. Reusability. Environmental responsibility. Better sound transmission ratings. More design options. It's no wonder that movable walls are now being specified for many educational facilities. These factors that have often made movable walls

TECHNOLOGY MASTER PLANNING

A good technology master plan is more than just a list of hardware and software that we would like to have.

SEEING GLASS CONTRACTORS CLEARLY

lass has long been recognized as a flexible design material, enabling architects and construction companies to create looks from high-tech modern to low-tech natural with a single material.

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