Components and Materials


Building Envelope

Building Envelopes

It's all about energy usage.

Transparency in buildings

A Sense of Place

Making schools more transparent builds a communal environment.

There Can Be No Doubt

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

HVAC

Cool It

HVAC may not be exciting but a lower energy bill sure is. Here are two ways to achieve thermal delight without breaking the bank.

Research Review

flooring options

What's Trending in #Floors?

A variety of flooring options, from concrete to carpet to cork, are being successfully integrated into today's campus facilities.

Research Review

More challenges on the horizon.

Flooring

Choosing Your Floor

Decisions need to be made that are based on more than looks.

Reducing Peak Energy Demand

One cost-effective solution for reducing energy costs provides additional positive results.

hydronic circulators

Upgrades at SNHU

New pumps bring university residence halls into the next decade.

HVAC Water

Water World

Your HVAC systems need chemically balanced water to maintain a healthy environment. Does your school have the right mix?

Based on the Data

Figures about new schools and where those figures come from.

Acoustics

Acoustics Alert

Raise your hand if you can't hear me.

Acoustics

As Good as It Sounds

Acoustics impact student learning. Plans for physical spaces — walls, ceilings, flooring and more — made with good acoustics in mind at design and construction phases will result in high-performance, effective facilities.

Trends in Higher Education Interiors

Trends in Higher Education Interiors

An increasing number of options in materials, furnishings and finishes is leading to vibrant, inviting design.

Next Generation Learning Interiors

The Needs They Are A-Changin'

"Next-Generation Learning" is having a significant affect on interior design.

Designing for Research

Designing for Research

Selecting the right materials in order to deliver a safe, efficient and technology-laden facility that can adapt to changing research directions can be a daunting task.

Comfortable Learning Environments

A "Kit of Parts"

Providing high-quality, comfortable learning environments.

Choosing the Right Roof

Choosing the Right Roof

Here's what school administrators need to know about choosing the right roof and ensuring it performs effectively.

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