November 2006
Editor's Focus
Building Better
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, Joe Agron
Construction activity by education institutions continues to be strong, even as materials and labor costs keep rising....
Meet the Jury
Commentary
An Eye on Design
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM
Commentary from the five jurors for the 2006 Architectural Portfolio competition....
Construction Guide
The Subtle Stuff
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Vikas Nagardeolekar and Edwin Merritt
What it takes to win approval of a school construction bond...
Echo Boom Impact
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Phillipe Dordai and Joseph Rizzo
Five ways that designs are changing to meet the needs of the next generation....
Hear and Now
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Michael McKeon and Lincoln Berry
In the classroom, education facilities should strive for an optimum balance of lower background sound and good distribution of the teacher's voice....
Managing Risks
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By John E. Osborn
Administrators can manage environmental hazards effectively be being proactive....
A Proactive Solution
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Francis X. Hayes
A facilities assessment can be a guide to diligent decisionmaking, planning and budgeting...
Looking for Trouble
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Mike Rice
Practicing prevention and heeding the warning signs of aging equipment can help schools and universities keep their circuit breakers up and running....
Rooms With a View
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Peter Hourihan and Millard Berry III
With careful design, an atrium can maximize energy efficiency and provide beautiful, natural light-filled spaces...
Battling Budgets
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Stacey White
Higher-education institutions must find unique and ambitious ways to overcome today's construction challenges....
Taking Charge
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Peter J. Wallace and Michael W. Kling
Education construction risks vary, but they can be minimized by timely strategy-prevention and control practices....
Quick Change
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Steven P. Turnipseed
With careful design, multiuse areas can be cost-effective and space-efficient....
Making it Readable
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Peter Gisolfi
Legibility is an essential component of education facility design....
Tailored to Fit
Nov 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Allan Milbradt and Ed Klock
A collaborative design process enables schools to build customized facilities that satisfy their educational and community needs....
