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BIOLOGICAL THREATS: Chemical/Biological Threats, Part 2

January's column examined basic concepts of chemical attacks. In this column, we explore the more complex arena of using biological weapons as tools of terrorism.

FLEXIBLE FURNISHINGS

Nontraditional teaching and learning methods, as well as design components in new and renovated school facilities, are requiring a rethinking of classroom furnishings.

The Chemical/Biological Threat: Part 1 Chemical Threats

Understanding the threat of chemical weapons is the first step in deciding what actions are realistic.

GREEN ROOFS ENROLL IN CHICAGO SCHOOLS

Right now, green roofs are rare in the U.S., but a Chicago Public School program may help bring green roofs into wider use.

BUYING THE BEST SUSTAINABLE FLOORING

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

Cutting Carpet Waste

<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>

Transformational Strategic Planning

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Green Roofs On Campus

<strong>Green roofs have long played an aesthetic role in college and university landscapes. Modern green roofs are adding functional benefits.</strong>

Windows on the World

<strong>Disasters lead to more innovations in glass and window designs - even beyond what universities need today.</strong>

Forecasting Higher Education's Future

<strong>From being &#34green" 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

SPENDING POLICIES NEED TO CHANGE

Technology purchases should not occur unless someone can provide supporting data and proof that the expenditure of dollars will result in a specific outcome

TRENDS IN EDUCATION

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.

EXTREME MAKEOVER

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.

Secondary + Post-Secondary Funding = High-Tech Center

A partnership involving a community college, public school system and industry bridges a funding gap.

ADA LAWS AND LIABILITIES

It takes collaborative planning and an understanding of the spirit of the laws to create a proper learning environment for all students.

Color in Education

The use, or misuse, of color in a learning environment can play a major role in student performance.

Greater Expectations: Safe School Plans Revised

School officials have been working arduously to make our schools safer and to prepare for crisis situations.

SCHOOL ROOF RETROFITS

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

Improving Construction Management at UCI through Effective Data Warehousing

<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>

When Gown Builds Town: Schools That Do Good Business

<strong>Colleges and universities are looking to bridge the gap between themselves and their communities by building facilities that are mutually beneficial.</strong>

The State of School Security: Preparing for school violence spikes, terrorism, and new safety threats

School security and emergency planning must be institutionalized as an ongoing process.

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