Why a new type of cleaning and maintenance protocol may be necessary.
Changing space is easy, but changing what happens in that space is where the real magic happens.
Are the buildings on your campus clean enough? We asked the professionals how clean buildings should be—and how to get them that clean.
Designers should consider these three things.
Organizing and managing a school bus operation is a large business undertaking for any school district.
The Internet of Things can make the job of facilities managers easier, but getting buy-in may take some time and education.
Innovative programs and a concerted effort by many colleges and universities are increasing enrollment of women in STEM programs and helping them to navigate careers in traditionally male-dominated jobs.
Traditionally seen as venues for sporting events, workouts, and team practices, campus sports and recreation buildings are taking on an exciting new mission.
Envelopes have long since evolved from a means to just keep outside out and inside in. Systems are advancing with, among other things, sophisticated air and vapor barriers, airtight interiors, increasingly efficient windows, and exceedingly insulated roofs.
When the conversation moves from how to secure buildings and expands to securing entire campuses, attention to environmental design can help with answers.
Urban-based institutions are often limited in the size of their campus footprint. Initiatives and installations at these urban campuses are optimizing outdoor spaces to maximize wayfinding, safety, and aesthetics.
Make sure to check credentials, qualifications of third-party contractors, staff.
With a little planning, outdoor spaces can be transformed into things of beauty that students want to use.
For one elementary school principal, reorganizing the end of the school day has made life less chaotic for teachers, students, and parents.
Sports facilities in schools and universities are incorporating new design trends to drive more fans from their homes to the stadium. With rapid advances in technology, sports facility designers feel that in stadium venues, technology is reshaping fan experience.
Diverse, innovative materials are available for the building envelope, adding impactful visual interest as well as energy efficiency to campus facilities.
Colleges and universities can improve facilities management and maximize budget efficiency through comprehensive, campus-wide assessments.
Personalized prefab is here. Really. Are you willing to try it?
How to make healthier cleaning work in educational facilities.