February 08, 2012


American School & University | Facility Planning

Solutions Center: Food Courts 

by Larry Huber

Q&A about school food courts...

New Life 

By Mike Kennedy

Many older school facilities are being revived to better serve the needs of today's students and benefit their communities....

A Good LEED-er 

By Steve Gourley

Effective strategies for achieving LEED certification....

Inside: Construction 

Billions for Big Apple; "Green" contest; Progress in New Jersey...

Spending Paradox 

By Mike Kennedy

Facility costs continue for th elife of a building, and education administrators that account for those costs as they plan new facilities can make wiser decisions....

Shared Vision 

By Mike Kennedy

By seeking out partners to help provide facilities, schools and universities show fiscal responsibility and concern for the community....

Solutions Center: Historical ceilings 

Q&A from our readers...

Novel Approaches 

by Mike Kennedy

10 concepts schools and universities can use to build and maintain effective facilities....

Making the Most of It 

By Mike Kennedy

10 ways education administrators can get more out of their already-tight budgets....

Guaranteed Savings 

By Wesley McDaniel

Performance contracting allows education institutions to improve facilities and immediately make use of new equipment....

One Step Beyond 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities get creative in their quest to provide education facilities that rise above expectations....

Know-How: Signage 

By Mike Kennedy

Distinct and understandable signs can make a campus a more welcoming environment....

Solutions Center: Site Design 

Q&A from our readers...

An Enriching Place 

By Heidi L. Blau, AIA

Universities should design their libraries to reflect the times and the communities they serve....

The Evolving Campus 

By Peter A. Gisolfi

By closely examining the placement and configuration of buildings and open space, schools can choose the wisest course for campus upgrades....

When to Lead, When to Ask 

By James E. Rydeen, FAIA, and Paul W. Erickson, AIA

Planners need to make sure stakeholders are well-informed before soliciting their design ideas....

Paper Chase 

By Dan McConaghy

In a construction or renovation project, a document coordination review at the start can save time, money and headaches later....

Planning Without Politics 

By Monte Hunter

Empirical benchmarking enables administrators to back up their facility requests with objective data....

Profiting From Research 

By Lois Rosenblum

Universities are partnering with government and private industry to transform their research into business opportunities....

Same Space, Different Use 

By Richard D. Rush

Schools can be converted into other facilities, and vice versa, but there are many issues to consider....

Touching Base 

By Dennis M. Young

When an architect fully understands a school's requirements, administrators can enjoy the planning process and achieve well-designed buildings....

Smooth Operations 

By Jeffrey M. Paul

A construction mitigation plan puts a priority on safety, minimizes disruptions and maintains campus operations....

Raising the Bar 

By Graeme Kelly

Renovating and expanding athletic facilities can help institutions remain competitive and generate revenue....

A Drop in The Bucket 

By Cris Crissinger

Before tackling a painting project, schools should become familiar with the terms and choices....

Tracking trends 

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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