While the overall performance of the envelope contributes to good indoor air quality (IAQ), major chapters of the CHPS design guide detail techniques used to control the infiltration of outside air and moisture through the envelope and into the building.
Increasingly popular, digital signage performs a number of tasks on campus.
The question from school district administrators, for themselves and for parents, might be: Is the assistive technology a child is using outdated, and could it be replaced by a device with improved/more features?
Despite the negative effects of the economy, the one factor that has helped students thrive in school this past year is an increased emphasis being placed on engagement. Engagement is fostered in many ways. It is about building connections students
A handful of designers and suppliers offer their combined knowledge and experience so that designers and administrators can better know what to consider when making decisions about which doors and windows to use in their new building or renovation project
While today's market offers exceptional buying opportunities for colleges and universities, it is also fraught with peril. What's a Facility Department to do? How can you take advantage of available savings, while ensuring quality? Here are some
Since the basic idea of bidding out campus safety consulting or equipment purchase project is for the client to obtain the highest quality services and/or products at the lowest price, the way a request for proposal (RFP) or other bid solicitation documen
While most school districts have athletic programs that are as second nature as academics, even braving reduced budgets in recent years to keep their programs running, it's possible to improve on the tried-and-true. Here, a number of experts offer th
Preserving existing revenues is an essential component of the work of school business officials. The broad ranges of activities that can affect school district revenues make identifying potential threats difficult. By understanding the issues that affect
Life is full of choices. Thankfully, that includes the hundreds of green flooring products available in the marketplace. Facility professionals have much more to choose from than bamboo, including luxury vinyl tile, rubber flooring, tile, wood, and carpet
A moment of silence as libraries of old morph from a single-student model to a group learning setting. What technologies and configurations are needed in these new learning commons? College Planning & Management takes a look.
While the title has changed from fire drill to emergency evacuation drill, the goal of the drill has not. Drills are held to practice evacuating a building when there is no real threat to life safety so that when there is a threat, building occupants will
The average cost of electricity rose more than 40 percent over the last 10 years, presenting a rising cost for today's schools. As a result, many school districts are exploring ways to improve financial performance by investing in energy-efficient bu
The $787 billion Stimulus Act includes $115 billion for education. As much as $80 billion of that money could pay for technology in K-12 schools. Scheduled for disbursement during this year and next, the ARRA K-12 technology money represents a once-in-a-l
Partnerships, interactive marketing, and social media are converging to change the face of advertising and that's a gift for many university athletic departments seeking ways to keep the dollars flowing.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has stormed into the nation's design and construction world. The Government Services Administration (GSA) requires BIM for government buildings. The Army Corps of Engineers requires BIM for its projects. In July, W
The 1987 Brundtland Commission report, Our Common Future, presented a model for successful economic development in which the importance of identifying and minimizing the adverse impact of economic development on the environment is addressed. At the heart
With the increasing disconnection between natural and built environments, students in high performance schools experience how healthy, green building can create a more symbiotic relationship between the natural world and constructed spaces.
Floor care is one of the most expensive tasks a school facility may have. Reducing the frequency of these tasks, while keeping the location healthy, can help lower cleaning costs and stretch budgets significantly. Here are some recommendations from severa
AEDs have become so commonplace that the public expects access to the devices in most places. In fact, laws, regulations, or other legislation may eventually require the placement of these devices at specific locations. A centralized program is necessary
Traditionally, libraries are chosen as important venues because these majestic buildings represent knowledge. On occasion, libraries have also served as community gathering locales where individuals converge and, in the face of injustice, make their voice