Planning & Design


Schools and Community

Serving all students in the classrooms and beyond.

Flipping for STEM

Flipping for STEM

While the flipped teaching model is old news in the humanities it finds new purpose in STEM subjects. But look out. This trendy pedagogy may require an overhaul of your classrooms, especially the large lecture hall.

equestrian higher ed studies

The Winner's Circle

A new program on the campus of Long Island University taps into an equestrian legacy to prepare students for careers in a burgeoning industry.

next generation learning

The Future Is Now

Bringing next generation learning to all school buildings.

School furniture

Flipping for Student Success

Furniture is an important and effective design component when planning and creating these learning spaces.

Renovating Historic Theaters

Renovating Historic Theaters

Bringing new relevance to aging performance venues.

Comprehensive Renovation

A Comprehensive Renovation

The challenges of making a high school feel "old yet new."

Change Isn't Easy

Maybe it's good that basic goals and needs are still the same.

How to Engage Your Local Community to Assure a Successful School Program

Community engagement is critical to building consensus and solicits feedback so everyone has a clear understanding of how tax dollars or SPLOST revenue are being spent.

You Need to Read This

New book on school design focuses on fixing current space, and more.

Multi-purpose Spaces

No Longer Just Cafeterias

Spaces that are too enticing to sit empty during the day.

Forging Promising Futures

Forging Promising Futures

Baltimore high school creates new opportunities for the students and the community.

Maximizing Open Space

Maximizing Open Space Within a City Campus

Master planning is imperative for any institution that expects its needs will grow and evolve in the future in order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of every space, program and investment.

Functional Pool Design

What's Cool in Pools

New design trends are making pools more functional and cost-effective.

Not a New Concept

Common core has been around for hundreds of years.

Campus fencing

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

Campus fencing serves many different functions, be it to enhance landscaping or visual identity, for safety, noise reduction and privacy, or directing traffic. There are any number of types of fencing and other amenities to consider when site planning on campus.

Sports and Athletics

An Unnecessary Cost Or A Benefit?

Unintended Consequences

The design and up-fit of educational facilities should be the result of a whole systems approach and not one of designing and installing isolated pieces and parts.

The Unasked Questions

The devil is in the details when coordinating campus activities and events.