July 25, 2008

Interested in information about school building construction and facilities, including accessibility, signage, residence halls, facility planning and school building design? Read about these topics and more in the latest articles from American School & University magazine.

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Sharing Space 

By Frederick W. Gore

Flexibility is an essential component in the design of multipurpose school performing-arts centers....

Old Buildings, New Life 

By Charles R. Smith

Schools can cost-effectively upgrade their existing science facilities, offering similar technologies as found in new buildings....

Mapping the Campus 

By Kenneth J. Stigner

Soft-copy technology helps schools create visual records of their campus, land and properties....

Sustainable Campus Housing 

By Jon Shimm

Incorporating energy-efficient features into residence halls can save money and make students' campus experience more enjoyable....

Buildings of Distinction 

By Jim Draheim

What makes a signature building, and how can school and university administrators create one?...

Let's Hear it for Learning 

By Eric Johnson

Improving classroom acoustics can maximize student productivity at a minimal cost....

Expanding Sports Facilities 

By Dale Koger

A college or university can increase revenue and enhance its status by upgrading its stadiums and arenas....

Fixing it Right 

By Richard A. Henry

A detailed plan can help schools set the right priorities for modernization projects....

Helping Students Find Their Way 

By Mike Kennedy

Strategies for Success: Accessibility...

Red-Carpet Treatment: The 12th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

by Joe Agron

Colleges and universities not only are spending more on new housing construction, but also are ensuring that residents have plenty of space and amenities....

More Inspections, Fewer Leaks 

By Mike Kennedy

Strategies for Success: Roofing...

Staying Cool 

By Mike Kennedy

Roofs that deflect the heat of the sun away from a building can cut school energy budgets significantly....

From Where You Sit 

by Mike Kennedy

The furniture you should have in a residence hall depends on the space available, the function it serves, and the students who live there....

Building on Community 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools that share their facilities with the public can strengthen bonds with the neighborhood they serve....

Building for the Boom: The 27th Annual Official Education Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

With enrollment at an all-time high and building repair needs escalating, spending on education construction rocketed to new heights in 2000....

Musical Chairs 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools perfect their game by specifying classroom furniture that will last, is flexible and is appropriate for the students using it....

Facility Planning: Designing for Change 

By Pamela Loeffelman

Spaces need to be designed with flexible furniture that allows for changing configurations and uses....

Campus Comforts 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities are sprucing up housing, dining and other services to make campuses more appealing to students....

*ONLINE EXCLUSIVE* Making Connections 

Mike Kennedy

Now that they have the hardware, schools must make sure that technology improves operations and enhances education....

Out of the Cobwebs 

Mike Kennedy

Schools are spinning new life into once-shuttered facilities to meet growing space demands....

Making Prevention Routine 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools that focus attention on roof maintenance are more likely to avoid leaks and costly repairs....

Tech Talk: Put your cable wiring to the test 

By C. William Day

Although it may take more time an deffort, schools and universities should include testing procedures in any wire bid specification....

Opening up new possibilities 

Mike Kennedy

Technology is having a profound impact on education facilities and operations....

Tech Talk: Hiring a Consultant 

C. William Day

More than half the educational technology projects in the United States come in late and over budget. ...

Top Ten: Facility Design and Planning Solutions 

Mike Kennedy

As schools build and renovate facilities at a record pace, planners are incorporating features that recognize the evolving needs of the 21st-century student....

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