Features


Interactive Technologies

Engaging Students With Interactive Technologies

A consumer-centric approach is the answer to successfully integrating interactive technologies into the learning environment.

Campus Bookstore Renovation

The University Store on Fifth

Renovation creates a destination at the University of Pittsburgh.

Architecture impacts student success

'Wow, you really like me!'

Architecture has powerful impact on student success.

flooring options

What's Trending in #Floors?

A variety of flooring options, from concrete to carpet to cork, are being successfully integrated into today's campus facilities.

Flooring

Choosing Your Floor

Decisions need to be made that are based on more than looks.

Integrated Security Systems

Integrated Security Systems

Here's a look at the pros and cons of integrated security systems.

hydronic circulators

Upgrades at SNHU

New pumps bring university residence halls into the next decade.

sustainable landscaping

Maintaining the Green

Like most things, sustainable landscaping has evolved so that it's much more than planting perennials and reducing watering.

HVAC Water

Water World

Your HVAC systems need chemically balanced water to maintain a healthy environment. Does your school have the right mix?

Dining Commons

Dining Commons

Strategic design solutions for multi-use spaces.

school energy savings

I x T = S + E

Leaders in the field point to key elements in a formula for school energy savings.

Managing Mass Notification

Managing Mass Notification

When an emergency arises, a well-managed mass notification system can help keep people safe.

mass notification system

Managing Mass Notification

In an emergency, a well-managed mass notification system can help keep students and faculty safe.

Cleaning Locker Rooms

What's That Smell?

A cleaning contractor comes clean about locker room odors, and explains how to control them.

Acoustics

Acoustics Alert

Raise your hand if you can't hear me.

Understanding technology, controls and systems integration

Where's the Owner's Manual?

Understanding technology, controls and systems integration

Winter Maintenance

Winter Wonderland

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.

integrating classroom technologies

Putting IT Together

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

As Good as It Sounds

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.

Fire Safety

Strategic Planning for Fire Safety

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.

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