August 07, 2008

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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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Facility Planning: Managing Costs 

By James E. Rydeen

Minimize cost overruns by maximizing accuracy and communication....

Ambitious but Affordable 

By Mike Kennedy

For planners, each school or university project is an exercise in balancing cost with innovation....

A Cool Choice 

By Drew Ballensky

Single-ply cool roofing systems can play an important role in the energy-management strategies of schools and universities....

Tech Talk: Inside the Box 

C. William Day

Technology continues to enrich the educational landscape....

Know-How: Roofing 

By Mike Kennedy

With spring on the horizon, it's an ideal time to check on your roof's condition....

Facility Planning: Expect the Unexpected 

By James E. Rydeen

Systematic space needs can be predictable based on past experiences....

Lasting Impression 

By Mike Kennedy

Using life-cycle costing, schools and universities can provide communities with sustainable facilities that will endure for generations....

Inside: ADA 

Removing barriers; Richmond upgrades; Finishing school...

Becoming Partners 

By Mike Kennedy

School construction projects go more smoothly when architects and administrators understand each other's roles and expectations....

Tech Talk: A Long Time Coming 

By C. William Day

Fiber optics have gained greater acceptance as a cost-effective solution for network infrastructures....

Assembly Required 

By Alberto Cardenas and Fernando Domenech

Low construction costs and fast completion make modular housing an attractive option for campus living....

Facility Planning: The Best Environment 

By James E. Rydeen

Meeting the learning needs of all students can be achieved whether in a big or small school....

Planning for Inclusion 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities must stay vigilant to keep their programs and facilities accessible to people with disabilities....

Winning Ways 

By Mike Kennedy

Sports facilities can help schools and universities create an identity and enhance the campus experience for students and visitors....

Collaborative Research 

By Jerry Kinkade and Mark Jamison

Integrating nanotechnology for multi-disciplines....

Stacking Up 

By Jim Naylor

A maintenance program for chimneys is necessary to help schools avoid costly repairs later....

Ready and Able 

By John E. Osborn

Effective advanced planning and focused decision making can help determine successful school project delivery....

Order Up 

By Michel Gibeault

Change orders are inevitable with any school construction project. Here are some tips to minimize them....

Break a Leg 

By Peter A. Gisolfi, AIA, ASLA

School performance spaces often need to serve multiple functions, but this challenge can be met with thoughtful planning....

Cool Shelter 

By Charles E. Praeger

Cool metal roofs can be a cost-effective and energy-conscious alternative for school buildings....

Coming Together 

Here's the criteria that the 2005 Architectural Portfolio jury used to award citation winners....

Leak Proof 

By Steve James

An extended roofing warranty can be a valuable asset if it is managed properly....

Science Matters 

By Bill Odell

Today's facilities should be designed to encourage interaction, collaboration and innovation....

At the Drawing Board 

By Julie Hall

Architects are responding to changing needs in education design....

Special Places 

by Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities are building specialized facilities to address the particular needs of students....

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The Subtle Stuff

Vikas Nagardeolekar and Edwin Merritt

It's hard to win passage of a school construction bond — whether through a citizen referendum or the vote of a town council or general town meeting.

Hear and Now

Michael McKeon and Lincoln Berry

When acoustics are mentioned with regard to schools, many people first think of performing arts.

Making it Readable

Peter Gisolfi

When my daughter was 10 years old, she left the comfort of her elementary school for the unfamiliar territory of the middle/high school building — a crazy quilt of pieces from the 1910s, 1930s, 1960s and 1970s.

Echo Boom Impact

Phillipe Dordai and Joseph Rizzo

Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape.

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