July 20, 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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Strong Showing: The 29th Annual Official Education Construction Report 

Joe Agron

Education construction remained one of the few bright spots in an otherwise lackluster economy....

Inside: Technology 

Improving school websites; Congressman seeks to end e-rate program; Free Internet access for Maine students...

What Lies Beneath 

Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities must be diligent as they build new facilities to make sure construction sites aren't contaminated with toxic chemicals and other hazardous materials....

Facility Planning: The Latest Buzz 

James E. Rydeen

What does "technology" mean in your schools?...

A Permanent Fix 

David Fransen

Are temporary roofing fixes letting money drip through the cracks?...

Comfort Zone 

By Mike Kennedy

In smaller schools, students get the personal attention and sense of belonging that discourages them from falling through the cracks and stirring up trouble....

Inside: ADA 

College board to end "flagging;" New construction to solve accessiblity issues; Board affirms acoustics standards...

Sizing up Smaller Classes 

Mike Kennedy

As states and schools cope with revenue shortfalls and scour their budgets for savings, they must ask if class-size reduction is a goal they can afford....

Keeping up Appearances 

Mike Kennedy

Residence hall furniture should look good, and be able to stand the test of time....

Building Better Schools 

Mike Kennedy

Here are 10 ideas to consider before embarking on your next school construction project....

Cutting Costs 

Mike Kennedy

In a stagnant economy, schools and universities must seek out ways to maximize the effectiveness of their already tight budgets. Here are 10 suggestions....

Healthy Learning 

Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities need to provide facilities that protect the health and safety of students and staff. Here are 10 ways to help maintain a healthy indoor environment....

Facility Planning: Who Moved My Chalk? 

James E. Rydeen

School administrators and designers shouldn't fear change....

Charter Schools: Threat or Boon to Public Schools? 

Mike Kennedy

The jury is still out on whether the charter school movement will transform American education, but it has provided a choice for hundreds of thousands of students....

Tech Talk: On the Merge 

C. William Day

Schools should consider merging voice, video and data on one network from a central point....

A Call for Preservation 

George M. Kacan and Roger E. Bolling

Saving historic educational facilities can enhance a school's status as a community focal point....

Choosing Wisely 

Olivia 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....

Restoring History 

M. Kent Turner and James Walsh

Reusing historic structures can help revitalize a school's heritage. Here is how some campuses are meeting the challenge....

Choosing Your Team 

Ray McClure

Schools need to make sure that all those involved in a design-build collaboration are working toward the same goal....

It's a Draw 

Larry Bray and Stephen Kuhnen

Multi-layered reviews tie together the complex threads of a high school construction project....

Looking at the Long Range 

James E. Rydeen and Paul W. Erickson

Developing a master plan can help school districts see the big picture and make wise decisions....

Facilitating Research 

Tony Rowan

University biotech system renovations require thorough planning, communication, innovation and a realistic budget....

Outfitting Classrooms 

Alan Bjornsen

To provide students with the best learning environment, educators must learn to use audiovisual teaching tools....

Building Research labs 

Bud Guest

Universities should seek out contractors with experience in constructing these specialized facilities....

The Way the Ball Bounces 

Richard D. Rush

The right floor for an athletic facility will depend on the types of games played there and the age of the players....

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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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