The hot way to cool in Europe, displacement ventilation has found a niche in the K-12 market. Is the North American market ready to graduate to this technology?
How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.
Let the voices of the past provide lessons to help you avoid potential pitfalls of emergency preparedness and response.
How school districts are improving security by piecing together digital systems.
A Web search for college or university construction standards reveals a wide range of guidelines and specifications.
During a renovation or new construction, it may be tempting to cut costs in locker areas in favor of thesefront-of-the-gym” features, but that can be a big mistake.
Applying successful design strategies during school renovations, rebuilds and restorations can help balance community values and fulfill educational needs.
VoTec School makes simple changes to improve HVAC system maintenance and upgrade IAQ, and wins clean air award from National Air Filtration Association.
It's hip. It's growing. And it comes with a list of advantages most budget directors would drool over. But is design-build the right path for your next construction project?
School buildings are expensive, and there is always public pressure to hold construction costs down. But those of us involved in planning and building them need to remember that these buildings will house and shape our educational programs for at least th
Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.
Tiger Woods Learning Center powers young minds while using environmentally friendly technology to power the building.
What is needed is an effort to involve all stakeholders in a systematic planning effort to create plans related to preservation of capacity.
Be sure you are devoting time and resources effectively in your emergency preparedness efforts.
High school size and building facilities for community-based schools would be two of my choices for facilities challenges facing education over the next decade. What are yours?
Colleges and universities face daunting challenges as to where, and how, to expand as they struggle to accommodate increasing enrollments.
Back in the 1920s and ‘30s, when consolidated schools began to emerge, student transportation changed and has continued to evolve ever since.
New developments and technology have made schools easier to navigate and, in some cases, nicer to look at.
Planning and anticipating needs are the foundations for successful facility management budgeting.
A properly internalized tactical site survey process can dramatically reduce the number of hazards on campus while instilling a more natural awareness among staff regarding safety.
Benchmarking is an effective way to compare your schools to determine which ones are using energy efficiently. It allows you to know which schools need upgrades to perform more effectively.