Features


Student Center

The Gathering Spot

Student centers are often the heart of the campus community. They play a major role in student life, recruitment and retention, town/gown relationships, alumni support and more. The first impression they make should be a welcoming one.

study hallway

Designing for Student Engagement

Architects are changing the way they design spaces to better match the way students learn.

Oberlin

A Green Place to Stay

The Hotel at Oberlin stands to deliver support to Oberlin College's role as an epicenter of environmental awareness.

Internet of Things

The Internet of Things is Coming

In fact, it's already here. From building controls to wearable devices almost anything can — and will — be connected to the cloud. Is your campus ready?

UW-Milwaukee’s Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex

Paths of Glory

UW-Milwaukee's Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex illuminates the route from science building to social hub.

Healthy Facilities

Healthy Facilities

The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI), in partnership with School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management magazines, held the first annual Healthy Facilities Award program. This special section highlights the standouts among the entries received.

Planning Strategies

Programmatic Synergies

Planning strategies to support future pedagogies

Syracuse University

A Framework for Learning

A bold vision for campus redesign is navigating old and new at Syracuse University.

Healthy Facilities

Healthy Facilities

The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI), in partnership with School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management magazines, held the first annual Healthy Facilities Award program. This special section highlights the standouts among the entries received.

unlocking value on campus

Capitalizing on College Spaces and Places

From loading docks to libraries, evaluating space and leveraging resources is essential to good planning — and to unlocking value on campus.

Active Planning

Using Active Planning to Evaluate Space and Leverage Resources

Active planning of facilities is critical for all school districts, no matter the size.

perimeter security

The Secure School Perimeter

Meeting the growing challenge of security in K-12 schools.

green purchasing

Are We Green Yet?

The concept of green procurement has been around for nearly two decades. Are colleges and universities on board?

parking

The K-12 Parking Puzzle

Parking problems have grown at schools along with the size of cars and increased traffic. Here's how experts suggest dealing with these new needs.

BU Castle

Transforming BU Castle

From a heritage building to daily-use venue for alumni, faculty and students, an iconic mansion undergoes historic restoration for new life as an alumni center.

fire security

Technology Enhances Fire Security

Today's integrated fire detection, alarm and sprinkler systems are being designed into facilities as an integral part of improved occupant safety.

parking

Parking Goes Hi-Tech

Technology is transforming parking, adding cost-saving efficiencies and sustainability to a campus necessity.

place influencing design

Wilderness Wonder

How place influences design.

Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology

A Bright Partnership

The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology are collaborating to spur light and sound innovation.

public-private partnerships

Why Your Next Collaboration May Be a P3

Here are two examples of public-private partnerships that suggest it might be the best approach if you’re ready to add or replace campus housing.

Preventing Sexual Assault at school

Preventing Sexual Assault, Grooming and Child Molestation in Schools

How Building Design Concepts and Smart Security Technology Can Help.

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