Higher Ed


Intelligent Buildings: At What Cost?

Intelligent buildings are the future but they don’t come cheap. Life-cycle costing can help justify the expense, so why aren't more schools doing it?

Cool Comes at a Cost

Investment in student-centered areas is changing spending for institutions.

How We Communicate

It's what you say and how you say it.

Bicycle-Friendly Universities

Encouraging biking on campus is contributing to sustainability.

Curtailing Sexual Abuse and Violence on College Campuses

Colleges and universities in the U.S. need to step up their game to help victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence and to prevent future assaults too often related to alcohol abuse.

TCO: In It For the Long Run

The University of South Carolina is looking long-term at sustainability and the total cost of ownership of its facilities, including the new home of the Darla Moore school of business.

doors

Doors 101

Doors, door hardware and emergency lighting are vital components of a secure campus environment.

The Fire Prevention Office

Tips for developing an effective fire prevention program for your campus.

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.

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