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 |
Choosing WiselyOlivia Hale The responsibility of designing and rehabilitating a facility's landscaping should be left to the professionals. Here are some skills and requirements to look for.... |
A Call for PreservationGeorge M. Kacan and Roger E. Bolling Saving historic educational facilities can enhance a school's status as a community focal point.... |
Choosing Your TeamRay McClure Schools need to make sure that all those involved in a design-build collaboration are working toward the same goal.... |
Restoring HistoryM. Kent Turner and James Walsh Reusing historic structures can help revitalize a school's heritage. Here is how some campuses are meeting the challenge.... |
It's a DrawLarry Bray and Stephen Kuhnen Multi-layered reviews tie together the complex threads of a high school construction project.... |
Facility Planning: Standardizing SchoolsJames E. Rydeen Can prototype schools work for everyone?... |
Know-How: AcousticsMike Kennedy Efforts move forward to establish acoustics standards for classrooms.... |
Tech Talk: Time for Wireless?C. William Day Can schools function without wires?... |
Maximizing ExpendituresMike DuCharme Roofing systems represent a critical element of any school facility, so car must be taken in the selection process.... |
Construction in the MixRichard D. Rush When classes are in session, construction can be tricky. Here's how to avoid disaster.... |
Designing for FlexibilityLynn Bonge To meet short- and long-term needs, research facilities must have room to grow and change.... |
Managing SuccessTony Gaydon Clear and concise guidelines can ensure a smooth school project from start to finish.... |
A Tight SqueezeJames Anderson, Peter Cooper and Roland Kluver Education institutions must deal with time and space constraints when upgrading utilities on urban campuses.... |
Room to Grow: AS&U's 13th Annual Residence Hall Construction ReportJoe Agron Housing continues to be a major focus of new construction projects at colleges and universities.... |
Putting Up AppearancesLeonard Wyeth "Picture framing" can be a common problem on school roofs. Here's how to avoid it.... |
Strategies for Success: AccessibilityMike Kennedy A look at ADA guidelines for school playgrounds.... |
Keeping PromisesMike Kennedy Careful management and thorough planning help schools and universities deliver the building projects promised to constituents.... |
Facility Planning: Creating Smaller BuildingsJames E. Rydeen Scheduling changes and enrollment fluctuations may affect school size.... |
From Here to ThereOlivia Hale School transportation departments are becoming more resourceful in their efforts to provide efficient and safe services.... |
RebirthMike Kennedy Schools and universities are giving new life to old facilities, providing them with a second chance and, often, a fresh purpose.... |
Bucking The Trend: 28th Annual Official Education Construction ReportJoe Agron Even as the overall economy continued to suffer, education construction spending reached record heights in 2001, and promises to remain robust through at least 2004.... |
Facility Planning: Braced for ChangeJames E. Rydeen Is your facility living up to its intended potential?... |
Tech Talk: Commissioning TechnologyC. William Day Does your technology vendor leave you hanging once it leaves the building?... |
Know-How: SignageMike Kennedy Wayfinding systems help people find what they're looking for and enhance a school's identity.... |
Know-How: RoofingMike Kennedy Reflective materials and coatings keep roofs from absorbing the heat of the sun and improve your school's ability to stay cool.... |
