Higher Ed


3D Printing

Additive manufacturing technology capabilities are rapidly growing.

Do Buildings Matter?

EKU has seen enrollment growth since opening their New Science Building.

Put IT There

The products that physically support technology — lecterns, carts, cabinets and mounts — are an important component to consider when integrating technology into campus spaces.

Smart Thermostats at Kenyon College

Kenyon College is seeing thousands of dollars in savings from the installation of a smart thermostat system in its residence halls, and students are appreciating the upgrade.

Virtual Education Still Needs Physical Places

Technology is reshaping campus space, not replacing it.

Moving Forward

The Perfect Floor

Selecting and installing the ideal flooring for any given campus environment involves the consideration of a host of options, from cost to color, materials and maintenance, and more.

A Future-Proof Residence Hall

A new state-of-the-art residence hall at Eastern Washington University is wired to distribute TV on Cat 6, WiFi, telephone and more.

capturing rainwater

Catching the Rain

An innovative installation on the Carrier Dome is diverting rainwater into a usable commodity.

Thermal 'Ravioli'

A new bio-based phase-change material is providing HVAC savings.

Classroom Technology

The Classroom Reimagined

The flipped classroom model is serving today’s digital native students' needs by providing space to actively collaborate alongside integrated technology.

Thinking Outside the Box

What if we could design and build lower-maintenance facilities?

Proactive Emergency Management

Ten Steps to Proactive Emergency Management

An action plan to improve the safety and resilience of your college or university, even if you are dealing with limited resources.

Sustainable Concrete

Solid and Sustainable

Concrete can be a key element in a strong, sustainable and attractive building envelope.

Looking Up

Smartphones as Cyber Targets

Smartphone use and applications are outpacing the technology needed to protect them.

Campus signage

Reading the Signs

Campus signage offers branding and wayfinding potential. Your signage program, however, must keep in step with the times to be effective for all users.

Intentional Growth and Retention

Giving students flexibility leads to positive results.

furniture on campus

The Furniture Effect

Colleges and universities are discovering how to use furniture to boost student interaction on campus.

California Building Codes

California Coding

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?

Building Envelope

The Building Envelope: A Guide To Determining Problems

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.

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