Common core has been around for hundreds of years.
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.
An Unnecessary Cost Or A Benefit?
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 devil is in the details when coordinating campus activities and events.
Facilities and the conditions of the learning environment have an effect on students and staff.
Furman University has received recognition for its commitment to its campus environment, most recently as a model for arboreta in the Southeast and across the nation.
We need a non-governmental foundation, like EFL, to support and fund exploration.
Permanent modular construction can provide fast, green solutions for schools.
All stakeholders need to be on board when creating efficient and sustainable facilities.
To make the most informed design decisions, school districts should follow a regimented approach to a construction project. This approach should always start with master planning, which sets the stage and builds a case for any project that may arise from this effort.
Working with the community and local law enforcement.
Restrooms and locker rooms can be a school's grossest areas, but they don't have to be.
Making the most of available space by gong underground.
The historic Alta Vista School building was built in 1917. The building was listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Places in June of 1999 for its significance in the area of education. It recently underwent a significant rehabilitation in order to meet the needs of today's students.
Examples of innovative solutions to difficult problems demonstrate the value of a dedicated team approach to updating campus computing spaces.
New school designed with student collaboration in mind.
Rethinking the good, the bad, and the ugly of flexible learning spaces.
Improving outcomes and changing destinies.
Certain colleges and universities across the country are making plans in 2014 to expand their campus footprint and acquire more real estate. The question is, how do they carefully manage the potential challenges and risks, and implement a successful and efficient plan?
Unless your district is a one-room schoolhouse, every capital improvement brings a corresponding disparity.
Avoid maintenance nightmares by claiming a spot at the design table.