Components and Materials


Koliganek Huskies school

Managing Moisture

Building schools in Alaska has is own set of challenges.

residence hall flooring

What Floor Do You Live On?

Designers face challenges when selecting residence hall flooring. It must be attractive, durable enough to withstand regular move-ins and move-outs, as well as being safe and easy to maintain. What options are working?

School stairway flooring

Hard Choices

Five tips for choosing the best flooring solutions.

John Adams Elementary: District 11 Students Move to Reopened School

The first day of school for students at John Adams Elementary, on August 18, will mark a new beginning for students and staff.

There Can Be No Doubt

Facilities and the conditions of the learning environment have an effect on students and staff.

Higher Ed new construction

The Right Stuff

Many variables go into choosing materials and systems for your new buildings. How do facility managers find the right balance?

Optimizing Comfort and Aesthetics

The design benefits of displacement ventilation in schools.

green flooring material

Friendly Flooring

When selecting flooring materials and designs for new or renovation projects, don't forget to factor in ADA compliance in order to assurance safety and accessibility for all.

Recalibrate, Retune, Rebalance

An update to Rowan Hall's HVAC controls improves system performance.

School Flooring

Higher Marks for School Floors

Trends in cost-effective and sustainable flooring.

Consider Your Outside Lighting

Too much can be as risky as too little. Find a balance.

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