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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Preparing for Disaster 

Mike Kennedy

Natural disasters can devastate campuses, but schools and universities can take steps to lessen their impact and return to normal more quickly....

Tech Talk: Are you In or Out? 

C. William Day

The tools of the trade are changing....

Building Green 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities are creating environmentally sensitive facilities that can save money and preserve natural resources....

Tech Talk: Costly Free Advice 

C. WILLIAM DAY

Beware of vendors bearing gifts....

A Lot of Planning 

David Rich

Improving campus parking facilities....

Growth Spurt 

Joe Agron

30th Annual Official Education Construction Report: Spending on school construction booms. For a PDF, click on the Industry Research button at left....

Play it Up 

Thomas Waggoner, AIA

Schools and universities are upgrading sports facilities to meet student and alumni demand for more sophisticated venues....

Inside: Acoustics 

Retrofitting noisy classrooms; a software solution; adopting new standards...

Facility Planing: What is Flexibility? 

James E. Rydeen

It's time to update our 1960s vocabulary....

Tech Talk: Seeing it Clearly 

C. William Day

Data projectors are the technology of today....

Know-How: Wire Management 

By Mike Kennedy

For school installations, the less you see, the better....

Inside: Playgrounds 

Achieving playground Safety; Researching Rubber; More Playgrounds Needed...

No Buildings Left Behind 

Mike Kennedy and Joe Agron

The nation has made progress in improving the condition of school facilities, but policymakers need to revive their commitment to better buildings in order to enhance the learning environment....

A Solid Foundation 

Alan Bjornsen

When planning a renovation or expansion, lay the groundwork for a fast, effective information technology system....

Facility Planning: Preparing For Change 

James E. Rydeen

Key design challenges for charter schools....

Tech Talk: Bidding Wars 

C. WILLIAM DAY

Putting technology expertise in the right hands....

Air Awareness 

Michael G. Apte, Derek G. Shendell and Al T. Hodgson

Making sure your relocatable classrooms are energy-efficient and have good IAQ....

Tech Talk: Standard of Care 

C. William Day

When hiring a consultant, communication is key....

The Big Squeeze 

Mike Kennedy

School and university administrators continue to look for creative ways to wring more productivity from their tight budgets....

A Different View 

Jeffrey D. Chambers

When used appropriately, natural light can improve student performance, health and behavior, and save money....

Facility Planning: Extravagant Schools? 

James E. Rydeen

Creating design balance for the long term....

Schools of Tomorrow 

Joe Agron

Envisioning the future of education facilities—10 concepts that will shape their look and function....

Staying on Track 

Mike Kennedy

Thorough planning and constant communication can help schools and universities keep their critical construction projects on schedule....

Facility Planning: Finding Alternatives 

James E. Rydeen

At-risk students can succeed in well-thought-out ALCs....

The Perfect Patch 

Joseph F. Gaither

Preventive maintenance can help schools avoid roof leaks and other roofing headaches....

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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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