Solar roofing systems can provide an important energy source that also helps to address sustainability concerns.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is focused on providing modern residential facilities for all its undergraduate students.
Universities are discovering new ways to add some dollars to the bottom line, but turning a profit from auxiliary centers isn't an automatic slam-dunk.
Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites are all the rage on college campuses. What does this new technology mean to your school?
Outdoor lighting can illuminate people and property, conserve energy, and protect the night sky.
How can schools manage growing collections and shrinking spaces? Automated library storage and retrieval systems provide a nifty solution to a burgeoning problem.
When students or visitors enter a college campus through a gateway or a building doorway, their expectations rise. What will they see and learn as an active participant in this exciting learning environment?
Purdue University may be among the pioneers in data perceptualization research, but your school is destined to be one of the users.
The 2003 International Building Code provides specific criteria for securing egress doors.
Keeping safety at the forefront demands a systematic approach because safety isn't visible. Safety often becomes an issue only after a disaster that could have been prevented.
Developing and implementing maintenance programs in facility operations allows you to guide your operation toward success.
Wireless security technology offers a viable safety option for college campuses.
The University of Cincinnati's new Power Center demonstrates that a functional and utilitarian facility can also be architecturally intriguing.
Asset management technology can satisfy federal financial reporting needs for state universities while providing financial benefits. So why isn't everyone using it?
The National Fire Protection Association has voted to include electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers.
A well-prepared facilities master plan is a valuable document to the success of an institution.
Focusing on a few core points can improve the outcome of presentations, and thus, the very effectiveness of how much we can affect the lives of others in our work.
Workforce needs must be intimately connected to education and training as identified by employers. Community colleges are stepping forward to make this connection.
Certification programs help facility personnel make wise green choices when it comes to products and equipment.
Whatever your situation, learning to impart your valuable knowledge to others can improve your ability to make a difference in the world of higher education.
on that old floor? Forget it! Activity classes demand specialty flooring. School budgets need flexibility. Is there a floor that can handle every move?
More students seek employment on campus but are you in position to hire them?
This new facility is designed to attract research talent and facilitate collaboration between public academic research, private for-profit science and medical products developers.
RecycleMania is a six-year-old recycling contest that's sweeping the nation, as evidenced by the fact that this year's contest included 93 schools from 33 states.
Lately, the media has carried numerous articles about the Avian Flu. Articles that I have read focused largely on reports of new cases.
The future of our way of life will be determined in American college classrooms. Should safety, order and discipline be lacking, we will clearly not fare as well.
A staple in office environments, task chairs, computer tables and other ergonomic furniture allows comfort while avoiding injuries. Are students ready for ergonomic equipment in their environment?
For many, a drive on Chicago's famed Lake Shore Drive is an architectural adventure.
Millennial students are used to communicating with others through technological devices. Why not use one of their favorites — television — for campus communications?
Today, our students often require a higher level of service because they have grown up in a time where everything is new, improved, faster, more flavorful and can all be accessed in many different locations.
Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.
The hot way to cool in Europe, displacement ventilation has found a niche in the K-12 market. Is the technology ready to graduate to higher education?
Let the voices of the past provide lessons to help you avoid potential pitfalls of emergency preparedness and response.
A Web search for college or university construction standards reveals a wide range of guidelines and specifications.
During a renovation or new construction, it may be tempting to cut costs in locker areas in favor of thesefront-of-the-gym” features, but that can be a big mistake.
It's hip. It's growing. And it comes with a list of advantages most budget directors would drool over. But is design-build the right path for your next construction project?
Comprehensive safety planning can reinforce a school's investment in student success both within and beyond the institution.
Colleges and universities face daunting challenges as to where, and how, to expand as they struggle to accommodate increasing enrollments.
Planning and anticipating needs are the foundations for successful facility management budgeting.