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Preventing School Weapons Assaults

While school weapons assaults are relatively rare events, it is a good idea to periodically re-evaluate strategies in place to reduce the likelihood that a tragic weapons assault will occur on campus.

Wood Makes a Statement

The Gunter Primary School was built using a wood frame, and the resulting structure is both cost effective and visually appealing.

Closing In: The Truly Convergent Device

For the first time, a device that evolved from a cell phone ancestor will provide a reasonable alternative for a laptop. Convergence is most certainly in sight.

Restrooms & Locker Rooms

Once humans decided to opt for more privacy, there was the need to develop more durable and vandal-resistant materials and designs to be used in our privies.

Educational Planning -- Facilitated Planning Strategy

When creating exciting and new learning environments, one significant dilemma often presents itself, and that is how to have both the educational and parent communities not only accept but embrace proposed changes

Let the Sun Shine In

Advances in windows and window coverings mean that campus facilities can be outfitted for optimum benefits.

Stop Sitting Still This Instant

K-12 chair and desk designers are responding to research that says fidgeting is good for students.

A New-Urbanist Model of Learning

The new Walker Creek Elementary School in North Richland Hills is designed around long- and short-term flexibility to accommodate various activities, groups, and varied models of learning. Its learning environment is meant to be experimental and inspiring

Fire Safety Inspections: Less Can Be More

Establishing a prioritized schedule for fire inspections on your campus allows for the best use of resources.

The Building Envelope

Designs and materials open up some new dimensions in green architecture for schools.

Uncovering the Past

When the district was faced with the need to address how to resolve the condition issues at Hillsborough High School, they found themselves undoing a former“remuddling.”

Pushing the Envelope

A thin skin — your building's envelope — separates outside from in. How can you avoid common pitfalls in its design, even when the climate is extreme?

More Than Music to Their Ears

Have you heard the one about colleges using iPods as a teaching tool? Better listen in, because students certainly are.

Coping with Increased Costs

Nobody wants increased construction costs. Establishing a sound approach up front can help avoid surprises while eliminating or minimizing extra financial expenditures.

Bumps are Old School

Survey finds that speed signs are highly effective on residential streets and around school zones.

Distractions With Legs

Don't let pests be part of the“in crowd;” keep them out with proper facility maintenance.

Technology for Productivity

At this middle school, technology enhances and assists in the learning process to create a highly motivating atmosphere.

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