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By Mary Holland, AIA
Schools can become more environmentally friendly without depleting their budgets....
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By James E. Rydeen
Accurate and complete construction drawings and specifications are essential to any project....
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James E. Rydeen
Create the best "small" school environment, regardless of school size and enrollment....
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By John E. Osborn
Planning is an essential part of any school construction project....
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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 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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Mike Kennedy
As an education facility ages, many of the systems and equipment that make up the building begin to break down. ...
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Robert Vail Cole
Rehabilitating an older school's facade can erase past abuses....
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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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Mike Kennedy
Schools can upgrade windows in older buildings and still maintain their architectural significance....
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Mike Kennedy
Natural disasters can devastate campuses, but schools and universities can take steps to lessen their impact and return to normal more quickly....
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James E. Rydeen
Schools must be ready to address fluctuating space needs....
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Joe Agron
30th Annual Official Education Construction Report: Spending on school construction booms. For a PDF, click on the Industry Research button at left....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities are creating environmentally sensitive facilities that can save money and preserve natural resources....
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Thomas Waggoner, AIA
Schools and universities are upgrading sports facilities to meet student and alumni demand for more sophisticated venues....
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David Rich
Improving campus parking facilities....
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James E. Rydeen
It's time to update our 1960s vocabulary....
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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....
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By Mike Kennedy
For school installations, the less you see, the better....
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James E. Rydeen
Key design challenges for charter schools....
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Jeffrey D. Chambers
When used appropriately, natural light can improve student performance, health and behavior, and save money....
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James E. Rydeen
Creating design balance for the long term....
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Joe Agron
Envisioning the future of education facilities—10 concepts that will shape their look and function....
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