Designing a new K-4 school that is comfortable for young occupants and easy to operate and maintain.
Using signage and graphics to unify the look and identity of an institution and its campus.
What if we could design and build lower-maintenance facilities?
A slew of new California building codes came on line this summer. What does this mean for the Golden State and the rest of the country?
When you know what's wrong with a building envelope, you can make repairs and once again have a facility that is watertight, safe and energy efficient.
With effective and timely communication vital to all campus constituents, the right tools must be planned, in place and operating smoothly.
The design and up-fit of educational facilities should be the result of a whole systems approach and not one of designing and installing isolated pieces and parts.
Methods to make sure your school's carpeted areas are clean and safe.
The difference between a good floor refinishing job and a bad one.
Ceilings, walls and floors present challenges that can be met with planning and maintenance and without breaking the budget.
What is hanging over your head?
Experts share their preferences and decision-making processes for choosing the right flooring.
The digital delivery of information across campus is facilitated by the proliferation of innovative video screens.
Rethinking the good, the bad, and the ugly of flexible learning spaces.
Expert advice on sorting through flooring options for food preparation and service areas.
Best practices and benefits of optimizing lighting and HVAC control.
It's hard to overstate the importance of effective campus lighting. At institutions of all types and sizes, lighting is a key consideration.
Today's options for building exteriors vary widely from traditional brick. An expanded palette of materials offers vivid color and texture choices to architects and designers.
...out of mind. That's what most people -- facility managers included -- think about their roofs, until there’s a problem. Informed choices and diligent maintenance could extend the usefulness of one of your school's biggest assets. Can you stretch the life your roof 20 years or beyond?
What's new in building products and materials?
Sustainable, teachable roofs are beginning to replace asphalt and black membrane roofs.