Right now, green roofs are rare in the U.S., but a Chicago Public School program may help bring green roofs into wider use.
<strong>Carpet is piling high in our nation's landfills, and students are taking notice. What can you and your university do to reduce, reuse and recycle?</strong>
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<strong>Disasters lead to more innovations in glass and window designs - even beyond what universities need today.</strong>
<strong>From being "green" to being clean, from campus planning to design/build trends, interior design, safety/security and more- here's what's ahead for colleges and universities as they make plans to finance and meet the ever-changing de
Comments from experts about what is happening in the areas of architecture, ADA, business, construction, energy management and interior design as they relate to K-12 school facilities.
Understanding the threat of chemical weapons is the first step in deciding what actions are realistic.
You know that you'd like to buy sustainable flooring for the renovation or new construction project you're gearing up for. But what, exactly, does that mean? Having the answer to that question prepares you to make an informed purchasing dec
<strong>Green roofs have long played an aesthetic role in college and university landscapes. Modern green roofs are adding functional benefits.</strong>
After four years and six phases of addition and renovation construction, Duncanville Independent School District will have one of the largest high schools in the United States, with 836,137 sq. ft. under one roof.
A partnership involving a community college, public school system and industry bridges a funding gap.
The use, or misuse, of color in a learning environment can play a major role in student performance.
It takes collaborative planning and an understanding of the spirit of the laws to create a proper learning environment for all students.
School officials have been working arduously to make our schools safer and to prepare for crisis situations.
Metal roofs provide schools with durable, long-term protection against any type of weather; can help lower the energy required to heat and cool the building when coupled with an efficient insulation system; significantly add to the facility's aesthe
<strong>To keep projects on track, UC Irvine found a better system to automate and track the flow of information in the design-build process.</strong>
<strong>Colleges and universities are looking to bridge the gap between themselves and their communities by building facilities that are mutually beneficial.</strong>
School security and emergency planning must be institutionalized as an ongoing process.
<strong>The University of North Carolina at Greensboro needed a roof that could stand up to the elements, heavy foot traffic and paint used by interior design students.</strong>
<strong>There are several factors to consider when it's time to choose the best long-term investment solutions for your campus buildings.</strong>
Learning to share school facilities in the 21st century can be a complex undertaking. Who pays for what during the design and construction phase? Which facilities can community members use? When can they use these facilities? Who maintains the faciliti