February 08, 2012


American School & University | Facility Planning

Facility Planning: Finding Alternatives 

James E. Rydeen

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

Staying on Track 

Mike Kennedy

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

Prioritizing for Preschoolers 

Ralph W. Moxley

Early-education centers require innovative design techniques to accommodate children's needs....

A Final Determination 

Carl A. Rabenaldt

Careful analysis is necessary when deciding whether to renovate a building, or tear it down and start from scratch....

Pardon our Dust 

Gary Prager

Careful planning can enable construction to proceed in facilities that still are in use....

Finding Your Way 

Robin L. Styles-Lopez

Alleviate confusion on campus with a comprehensive signage program....

Becoming Versatile 

Rick Kinnell

Parking structures that satisfy many campus needs can help an institution further its educational mission....

Facility Planning: Cutting-Edge Design 

James E. Rydeen

Working together to launch innovative concepts in education facilities....

Drawn to Knowledge 

Kevin Havens

Is your library the center of campus activity? It can be....

Ensuring Adaptability 

Paul Van Slyke and Chris Goode

Designers and schools collaborate to create facilities that adapt to changing needs....

Focusing on Human Factors 

James E. Rydeen

Personalizing the 21st-century school....

The Visionary Master Plan 

Sylvia J. Smith

Crafting an organized strategy through compromise and creative thinking....

Planning Ahead 

Steven Arsht

Preconstruction planning is essential when undertaking the challenges of a renovation or expansion....

History in the Making 

Mike Kennedy

In celebration of American School & University's 75th anniversary, we take a look back at the trends and developments that have shaped today's schools—and speculate on what the future may hold for education administrators....

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....

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?...

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....

Building Better Schools 

Mike Kennedy

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

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....

Building Research labs 

Bud Guest

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

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 Your Team 

Ray McClure

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

Districtwide Designs 

Robert Lopez and James A. Ruck

Prepare carefully and follow planning suggestions to help ensure a successful renovation project....

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