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April 2013 magazine issue

April 2013

 

This month's cover story, "Falling Behind" takes a look at how schools and universities are working harder to keep buildings in good condition, but shrinking resources are impeding their efforts.

other features in the April 2013 issue include: Roofing, Door and Entry Systems, Sustainable Washrooms, Windows/Daylighting, and Branding Athletic Facilities.

Editor's Focus

Inside: Alternative Energy

  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Bike-Friendly Campuses

    Nine higher-education institutions were designated last fall as Bicycle Friendly Universities by the League of America Bicyclists....More
  • Apr. 15, 2013
    Article
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    Biogas Powers at Ohio State University

    The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s Wooster campus is using agricultural and food-processing wastes to generate nearly one-third of the electricity needs on campus....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Solar Panels for Georgia High School

    Dublin City High School in Dublin, Ga., is installing nearly 5,000 solar panels that officials say will reduce utility costs on the campus by 40 percent....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Cleaner bus Fumes in Kentucky

    The Crittenden County (Ky.) School has received an $80,000 grant from Kentucky Division for Air Quality to reduce diesel emissions from its school bus fleet....More

Construction Zone: Cafeterias/Food-Service Facilities

Knowledge Center: Fire Safety

  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Knowledge Center: Fighting Fire With Fire

    Schools and universities have to continue to be vigilant about fire safety; campuses are far more likely to be victimized by a fire than by armed attacks....More

Cover Story

Features

  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Looking Up: Metal Roofing

    Metal roofing can be a smart choice for education facilities....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Behind Locked Doors 1

    Better door security can help schools and universities make their campuses safer for students and staff....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Paying Attention to School Washrooms

    Green schools can lead the way in education, sustainability and health, especially in the restroom....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Bringing in the Sunlight

    The benefits of daylighting in schools can include increased productivity, and decreased energy and maintenance costs....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Article
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    Knowing Your Audience

    Athletic facilities can pump up recruitment and donor dollars with branded design....More

Viewpoint

  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Commentary

    Green Cleaning: Local and Global

    Earth Day was launched more than 40 years ago and was designed to bring attention to one of this generation’s greatest challenges. Today, Earth Day remains an important event for many schools and universities, but much work must be done to turn the one-day celebratory opportunity into long-lasting and meaningful improvements....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
    Commentary

    Safety at School: "Student-safe"

    A combination of design and technical solutions is key to school safety....More

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