As the lines between fields of study continue to blur, Purdue takes science teaching a research to the next level in its new Biomedical Engineering building (BME).
Underfloor air distribution, a relatively new technology, is finding its way into school districts. It may just be a perfect fit for your next building project.
The open school concept did not work as planned, but modern teaching calls for teaming, cooperation, interdisciplinary teaching, formation of large and small groups, and many other techniques that need flexible open spaces to work properly.
Schools need to be safe, but they also must be welcoming for students and other members of the community. So, what constitutes reasonable access control for schools?
While some contractual provisions — i.e., salary, retirement, etc.— are obvious, others, such as service on outside boards or consulting arrangements, may not be.
In an age when stretching the budget is a must, this is a solution well worth exploring. These ever-evolving tools also help reduce waste while tracking cost and use.
Somewhere between a "hunting license" and the "battle of the forms" lays the perfect contract. How can you execute the perfect win/win RFP and contract?
Population predictions cause a school district to try a creative renovation project to acquire new space from an existing building.
From the usual suspects to new innovations, hard surface floors offer a variety of solutions for college campuses.
Meeting incredible people who make things happen for the good of our children despite rain, sleet or snow touches is inspiring.
What started out as a one-day event has grown into a week-long celebration. School Building Day was established in 1992 by CEFPI to draw attention to the important role that school buildings play in the education of our children.
Charter schools promised to improve student performance.
Are they delivering? Some say yes. Some say no.
There is a lot more than final price to be considered when purchasing furnishings for your schools.
There is a wide variety of flooring options available for high-traffic zones in K-12 educational facilities.
If your institution makes safety a priority in deed as well as in word, a safety plan under the new model is a must.
Here's what to expect if you're looking to conduct a facility assessment for one or several buildings -- or your entire campus.
The very students who could be turned on by exploratory subjects may no longer get that stimulation. Instead, their schools will be free to substitute another dose of the very reading and arithmetic they see no reason to learn.
These libraries have blended a traditional feel with up-to-date technology to become modern media centers.
School districts are implementing a new wave of technology — video conferencing — to improve education for students and administrators.they're having issues in others."</p>
Lighting needs to be carefully addressed in new construction and modernization projects because controlled daylight and appropriate artificial illumination are critical to the quality of student performance.
Several facility managers explain how to know when it's time to replace a school roof and what is usually the best approach.