Higher Ed


Recycling Styrofoam

The University of Illinois is removing polystyrene from its waste stream.

Higher Ed new construction

The Right Stuff

Many variables go into choosing materials and systems for your new buildings. How do facility managers find the right balance?

integrating technology into higher education

Teaching Digital Natives

Experts weigh in on integrating technology into higher education by investing in not just the latest technology, but also in training for faculty and staff and learning from the “digital natives” themselves… students.

campus library

Designing Today's Academic Libraries

No facility has so rapidly evolved in purpose in recent years than the campus library. Here's a look at the role light, color and design have on these changing spaces.

Starting on Sound Footing

Advice to boards and new presidents.

Sustainable Campus Master Planning Concepts for Higher Education

Architects can help leverage sustainable master planning skills and guide colleges and universities toward more energy and cost efficient campus operation.

Color in the Learning Environment

Researchers have long known that color affects the performance, emotions and the behavior of students within their physical learning environment.

Sex crimes on campus up by 126%

Annual School Crime and Safety Report

Reports of forcible sex crimes on college campuses are increasing.

green flooring material

Friendly Flooring

When selecting flooring materials and designs for new or renovation projects, don't forget to factor in ADA compliance in order to assurance safety and accessibility for all.

Recalibrate, Retune, Rebalance

An update to Rowan Hall's HVAC controls improves system performance.

Updated campus facade from the street

Not Just a Pretty Face

Enlivening and updating facilities' façades not only improves visual first impressions, but also can increase energy efficiency, add lighting and design coherence, and have a positive impact on the bottom line.