A consumer-centric approach is the answer to successfully integrating interactive technologies into the learning environment.
Renovation creates a destination at the University of Pittsburgh.
Architecture has powerful impact on student success.
A variety of flooring options, from concrete to carpet to cork, are being successfully integrated into today's campus facilities.
Decisions need to be made that are based on more than looks.
Here's a look at the pros and cons of integrated security systems.
New pumps bring university residence halls into the next decade.
Like most things, sustainable landscaping has evolved so that it's much more than planting perennials and reducing watering.
Your HVAC systems need chemically balanced water to maintain a healthy environment. Does your school have the right mix?
Strategic design solutions for multi-use spaces.
Leaders in the field point to key elements in a formula for school energy savings.
When an emergency arises, a well-managed mass notification system can help keep people safe.
In an emergency, a well-managed mass notification system can help keep students and faculty safe.
A cleaning contractor comes clean about locker room odors, and explains how to control them.
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Understanding technology, controls and systems integration
Budgeting for cold weather care and maintenance that involves planning ahead for key seasonal product and service purchases can lead to steep discounts and reduced operating costs.
When integrating classroom technologies and controls, what's the best option? Ensuring you have on-campus staff to handle the task, or calling on outside consultants? Advice from the experts explores the pros and cons of each approach.
Acoustics impact student learning. Plans for physical spaces — walls, ceilings, flooring and more — made with good acoustics in mind at design and construction phases will result in high-performance, effective facilities.
Developing and implementing a strategic plan for fire safety on campus will contribute to improved operations across the spectrum and will educate staff, faculty and students about their roles in the process.