As 2015 arrives, no one can be sure what the year will hold for higher education. Still, colleges and universities continue to evolve in physical, social, pedagogical, digital and other ways. Here is a sampling of trends worth watching.
Outdoor learning environments support education and will continue to do so well into the future. Here are some tips for planning your next space, along with idea-building success stories.
Geographical information system technology (GIS) supports emergency preparedness and disaster recovery.
Transformation, or last hurrah?
Leveraging visual communications to inform, protect and collaborate across the campus.
The 2015 ABET Symposium takes place on April 23-24, 2015 in Atlanta, GA.
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?
Investment in student-centered areas is changing spending for institutions.
It's what you say and how you say it.
Encouraging biking on campus is contributing to sustainability.
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.
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, door hardware and emergency lighting are vital components of a secure campus environment.
Tips for developing an effective fire prevention program for your campus.
Additive manufacturing technology capabilities are rapidly growing.
EKU has seen enrollment growth since opening their New Science Building.
The products that physically support technology — lecterns, carts, cabinets and mounts — are an important component to consider when integrating technology into campus spaces.
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.
Technology is reshaping campus space, not replacing it.
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 new state-of-the-art residence hall at Eastern Washington University is wired to distribute TV on Cat 6, WiFi, telephone and more.