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school outdoor space

Taming the Great Outdoors

With a little planning, outdoor spaces can be transformed into things of beauty that students want to use.

safer school dismissal

A Safer Dismissal Process, One Pickup at a Time

For one elementary school principal, reorganizing the end of the school day has made life less chaotic for teachers, students, and parents.

sports facilities

Sports Facilities: Focusing On Elevating the Fan Experience

Sports facilities in schools and universities are incorporating new design trends to drive more fans from their homes to the stadium. With rapid advances in technology, sports facility designers feel that in stadium venues, technology is reshaping fan experience.

Building Envelope

At First Sight

Diverse, innovative materials are available for the building envelope, adding impactful visual interest as well as energy efficiency to campus facilities.

facilities management

Taking Stock of Your Facilities

Colleges and universities can improve facilities management and maximize budget efficiency through comprehensive, campus-wide assessments.

prefab construction

Today's Prefab Construction

Personalized prefab is here. Really. Are you willing to try it?

cleaning products

A Safer Environment

How to make healthier cleaning work in educational facilities.

facilities and landscaping

Building Closer Town-and-Gown Ties

Unprecedented pressure heightens the importance of effective interaction between colleges and the cities they inhabit.

campus police

Today’s Well-Dressed Campus Police Officer

Here's a look at the technology with which the well-dressed police officer—and the officer's car—are equipped, to ensure the best possible outcomes when policing campus.

school safety

Keeping Students Safe

Today's world can be a dangerous for students, teachers and administrators. Here are some thoughts about preparing for the worst.

green demolition

Green Demolition

Often before a new building goes up, an old building must come down. These are the steps to a systematic, sustainable approach to demolition.

school facility costs

School Facilities: What Do They Really Cost?

In this article, we explore lifecycle costs and vital factors to consider in order to make the most cost-effective choices for your facilities.

flooring

9-to-5 Flooring

Campus administrative and office areas have requirements for flooring that differ from academic, residence hall, athletics, and other facilities. Here's what to consider for these working spaces.

Resimericial Design

Resimercial Design

Creating learning environments that positively impact students.

adaptive reuse

Adaptive Reuse

An alternative to new construction, renovation.

adaptive reuse

Recycled Facilities

Creative adaptive reuse and retrofit projects are resulting in unique spaces for student living and learning.

campus cleaning

How Clean?

Meeting cleaning expectations on campus involves various factors, from personnel to products and even artificial intelligence.

walls

Walls That Promote Learning

Walls and ceilings have evolved from flat white panels into attractive interior design elements that contribute to educational quality.

flooring

It's All Good!

Carpet, tile, rubber, and hardwood? All have their benefits.

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