Higher Ed


Does It Matter?

Cashing in on Campus Space

Improved space scheduling can generate cash for colleges and universities. Here’s how.

Spotlight On Biophilic Design

Through careful consideration of the built environment, colleges and universities can positively impact students’ well-being and performance. While improved wellness is typically associated with fitness and health centers, the inclusion of biophilic design elements across the campus can be just as influential.

Is Your Building Ventilated Like It's 1978?

Ensuring healthy air in your campus facilities contributes to the well being of your students and staff. Here’s how to breathe easy.

Preventing and Treating Bed Bug Infestations in Residence Halls

College dorms are among the top 10 hiding places for bed bugs. Prevention is preferable to treatment when dealing with this pest.

Spotlight On Design and Community

An institutionally centered approach to campus planning and design is becoming increasingly phased out as higher education evolves toward a more student-centered pedagogy. Shifting the focus of campus planning and design to the student not only improves academic outcomes for individual students but also creates a sense of community and human connection

Rosen Concert Hall at the Hayes School of Music

Performing Arts Facilities Planning: a Program-Based Approach

Real-world installations illustrate how an in-depth review of existing performing arts curricula and facilities can be of benefit when considering how best to upgrade existing spaces versus when to build new facilities.

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