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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By Dan McConaghy
In a construction or renovation project, a document coordination review at the start can save time, money and headaches later....
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By Monte Hunter
Empirical benchmarking enables administrators to back up their facility requests with objective data....
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By Daniel S. Brennan
The roles of the school and architect during a construction or renovation project should be understood and documented early in the process....
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By Lois Rosenblum
Universities are partnering with government and private industry to transform their research into business opportunities....
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By Richard D. Rush
Schools can be converted into other facilities, and vice versa, but there are many issues to consider....
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By Dennis M. Young
When an architect fully understands a school's requirements, administrators can enjoy the planning process and achieve well-designed buildings....
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By Diane M. Fiske
Elementary schools in the past few decades have been showcases for evolving architectural trends: open classrooms, buildings divided into and sustainable...
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By S. Faruq Ahmed
Wireless networking in school facilities can provide many advantages....
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By Graeme Kelly
Renovating and expanding athletic facilities can help institutions remain competitive and generate revenue....
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By Heidi L. Blau, AIA
Universities should design their libraries to reflect the times and the communities they serve....
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By Mike Kennedy
Whether a campus is in the heart of the city or in a pastoral setting off the beaten path, education institutions are working to make student housing safer....
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by Mike Kennedy
Make sure your roofs are in good shape before winter sets in....
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By James E. Rydeen
Accurate and complete construction drawings and specifications are essential to any project....
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The latest news on accessibility issues....
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By Mike Kennedy
The march of progress has brought education institutions new and better ways to provide more effective, safer learning environments....
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Computer immersion; e-rate reforms; improving technology in largest district...
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James E. Rydeen
Create the best "small" school environment, regardless of school size and enrollment....
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By Craig Mason, AIA and Jim French, AIA
Design charettes can produce valuable results for education institutions planning construction and renovation projects....
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By James E. Rydeen, Paul Erickson and Pat Hanauer
By analyzing class scheduling, curriculum changes, teaching methods and enrollment fluctuations, schools can manage classrooms for optimal efficiency....
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By Michael King and Allen Lawrence
Careful planning and design are the keys to providing efficient career technology-education facilities....
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By William J. Gallo, AIA
Education institutions should form an alliance with community leaders to develop a master plan that satisfies all parties....
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By David Kinzler and Jerry Burkhardt
Taking a comprehensive approach to developing a wireless campus....
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By John E. Osborn
Planning is an essential part of any school construction project....
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Mike Kennedy
Schools that share their gymnasiums and recreational facilities with the public at large must make sure the space is designed to accommodate joint use....
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