Construction & Design
The latest articles on school building construction and design, including accessibility, signage, residence halls, facility planning, school building design and more are below. SubcategoriesAccessibility | Athletic/Recreation Centers | Facility Planning | Residence Halls | Roofing | Signage | Technology |
Construction Zone: A Soaring Center at the University of Southern Indiana
New University Center at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville... |
Construction Zone: An Amazing Transformation at Webster Groves High School (with related video)
New addition at Webster Groves High School, St. Louis... |
Construction Zone: A Multi-Phased Mission at St. Andrew's School
New athletic facilities at St. Andrew's School, Middletown, Del.... |
School Roofing Asset ManagementBy Dennis McNeil Pay attention to your roofs: deferring or cutting back on maintenance can have costly consequences.... |
Serving up Change in School Cafeterias (with related video)By Mike A. Capalbo The top five challenges and solutions for education institutions that are upgrading kitchens.... |
School Design: Making Adaptive Reuse WorkBy Christopher McCready Reorganizing circulation or incorporating a new learning space in a previously empty area can bring a vibrancy to a building.... |
Construction Zone: An Amazing Transformation
Rye Country Day School, Rye, N.Y. renovation/addition... |
University of Maryland Completes new Residence Hall
Workers at the University of Maryland, College Park, have completed construction of Oakland Hall student residence. ... |
Construction Zone: A Campus Anchor
The goal of the University of Colorado—Boulder for its new Center for Community was to establish an anchor for the campus.... |
Construction Zone: Accessible Living
The new Starin Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater provides a living/learning environment that facilitates students' transition to the professional world.... |
Facility Planning: Blended LearningBy James Rydeen A mix of learning environments can enhance the school experience.... |
New Schools for Growing District in El PasoBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) The Socorro (Texas) Independent School District has won approval of a $297 million bond request.... |
Racine (Wis.) District Will Replace Five Elementary SchoolsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Elementary schools in the Racine (Wis.) district are in line for an overhaul. ... |
Theatrical Program to get new Home at DePaul UniversityBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) The Theatre School at DePaul University has broken ground for a new home in Chicago.... |
School Construction: A Home for Lemurs
Duke University, Durham, N.C., has two new LEED silver-certified facilities at the Duke Lemur Center.... |
New Science Wing Classroom Design at Ward Melville High School
Three Village (N.Y.) Central School District has undertaken an expansion/renovation program.... |
Student Fees Fund School Facility Improvements at Kent StateBy Mike Kennedy Kent State University has proposed to cover building improvements with student fees.... |
Facility Planning: Building Schools that Stand the Test of TimeBy James E. Rydeen Planning school facilities that will last for the long term.... |
School Construction TrendsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Education administrators that move forward in this economic climate with construction and renovation plans are likely to confront tight budgets, dwindling resources and a community unwilling to make facility upgrades a priority.... |
Construction Zone: Committed to Wellness
Episcopal School of Dallas, Stephen B. Swann Athletic and Wellness Center... |
The Ripple Effect of Class SizeBy Mike Kennedy The consequences of increasing the number of students in the classroom.... |
Construction Zone: Expanded Sports Complex
Texas A&M, College Station, expanded sports complex... |
Construction Zone: Preserving Tradition
Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Va., athletic facility renovation/expansion... |
Facility Planning: School ShoppingBy James Rydeen Everyone should be concerned about the health, safety and welfare of students and staff.... |
What's Old is New With Eastman MusicBy Mike Kennedy Last fall, the Eastman School completed a $46 million project that included construction of an east wing next to Eastman Theatre that provides space for teaching, rehearsal and performance. ... |
