July 04, 2009
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Current IssueJune 2009 Cover StoryAid for FacilitiesBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Economic stimulus funds from the federal government provide numerous avenues for schools and universities to improve facilities.... Features20th Annual Residence Hall Construction ReportBy Joe Agron Even in difficult economic times, colleges and universities continue to invest in residence hall construction projects as a way to attract new students and keep existing ones on campus.... Easy AccessBy Alan Gettelman Following ADA accessibility guidelines helps staff and students, and keeps schools in legal compliance.... Renewable SelectionsBy Linda Pye Green furniture choices can help education institutions deliver more healthful and environmentally sound buildings.... Healthful CleaningBy Charles P. Gerba The importance of infection control in education institutions.... Editor's FocusOne Flu OverBy Susan Lustig (slustig@asumag.com) This spring, many people across the country were scrambling for masks and hand sanitizer. The National Pork Producers Council was trying to do damage control (and maybe still is).... Know-HowRoofingBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Materials that reflect heat away from a building can help schools and universities consume less energy.... ViewpointFacility Planning: An Eye-OpenerBy James E. Rydeen Do students and teachers experience the physical environment without realizing what they are seeing?... Tech Talk: Vendor as ConsultantBy C. William Day Choosing the right technology consultant is a critical business decision. There is a real difference between an independent technology consultant and a vendor/consulting firm.... Green Cleaning: Recognizing GreenBy Stephen Ashkin It is again that time of the year to nominate your program for the 2009 Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities.... Inside: EnergySchool Districts Saluted for Energy ConservationThe U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have named four school districts as 2009 Energy Star award winners.... Garbage Power Fuels New Hampshire CampusThe graduation ceremony held this spring for the Class of 2009 at the University of New Hampshire in Durham was powered by landfill gas.... LSU Students Unplug to Save EnergyStudents living in nine residence hall communities at LSU reduced their energy consumption as part of the school's "Unplug" competition.... Construction Zone: Green/Sustainable DesignGreen wraparound | Eastern View High School in Culpeper, Va.The 259,218-square-foot Eastern View High School, Culpeper, Va., was designed to resemble a school wrapped around a community center.... Green challenges | Danforth University Center at Washington UniversityThe 115,880-square-foot Danforth University Center at Washington University, St. Louis, has achieved LEED gold certification.... Committed to green | Simmons School of Management at Simmons CollegeThe new Simmons School of Management (SOM), Simmons College, Boston, embodies the college's commitment to sustainable development.... WEB EXCLUSIVE: School as a teaching tool | Hawkins Elementary School in Toledo, OhioWhen the new Hawkins Elementary School, Toledo, Ohio, opens in January 2010, students will be exposed directly to environmentally friendly practices and alternative energy systems.... Product SolutionsProduct SolutionsNew products/case studies, including: cleaning success story, energy-conserving spirit, an inspiring gesture, working hand in hand, portable dispensing system, fan-coil unit, furniture line, and more.... Web Exclusive |
Most Readadvertisement Essential ReadingThe Subtle StuffVikas 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 NowMichael McKeon and Lincoln Berry When acoustics are mentioned with regard to schools, many people first think of performing arts. Making it ReadablePeter 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 ImpactPhillipe Dordai and Joseph Rizzo Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape. Featured WebinarAchieving Digital Printing Goals in Challenging Economic TimesLearn about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, lessen risk and get the most from your printing solution. Featured White PaperEnhance Communication Effectiveness on Your CampusRead how a campus migrated to a digital two way radio system to enhance their ability to communicate clearly and securely throughout their campus. advertisement Spotlight On:Still Accepting Entries: Architectural Portfolio 2009Visit SchoolDesigns.com to enter before the August judging. Includes free publication in Green Field Notes 2009 in the Architectural Portfolio issue. The Top 10 ListsHow does your institution rank? Including enrollment and expenditures, growth rates and more! AS&U 100American School & University highlights the largest 100 school districts each September. Who's growing and who's slowing?
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