Attention to a college or university's signature "look" should include outside features and furnishings. Outdoor spaces, their design, and what you put into them are vital elements of your institution's brand and mission.
The effective use of security technologies in schools.
School exteriors are no longer an afterthought, but important in many ways.
On all corners of a campus, facility managers must pick and choose where to put resources to protect physical assets. Three professionals speak up about how they keep everything looking great while staying on budget.
While technology in itself does not create learning collaboration, the presence and access to technology is at the core of collaborative partnerships in education today.
The impact of media and technology on learning spaces continues to evolve. In St. Louis, these cutting-edge spaces are fostering creativity and learning.
University of Central Florida administrators are constructing a new facility designed to meet the needs of international students, driven by an intentional goal to increase enrollment.
Clearing Up the Question of Who's Responsible for Connectivity?
A survey of the sustainable ideas that college and university IT departments can choose to "green" their operations.
Designing to meet the needs of today's students.
Ensuring the Design and Construction of Safe Schools.
Using signage to teach about sustainability while prompting green behavior.
Pursuing sustainability in campus signage and wayfinding offers a number of benefits.
Campus environmental safety staff are working diligently to meet and exceed mandated performance standards for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and more.
It is better to take a whole system approach to allow for standardization of systems and controls.
Floors can be a standout part of a school's interior and enhance the educational experience.
Skillfully designing and furnishing student-centered spaces, such as living-learning residence halls, student unions and common areas, can encourage positive and productive interaction.
A life-cycle cost analysis is an important tool when acquiring, owning, operating and disposing of buildings and systems on a campus.
There are many misperceptions in the K-12 community regarding cooperative purchasing and contract services. Here, we address some of those misperceptions by discussing the myths and truths of both.