March 2007
Editor's Focus
Let's Get Physical
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Susan Lustig
The scene: young people milling around deciding what to have for lunch: pizza, French fries, soda. ...
Cover Story
Battling Obesity
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
At the Gates Chili High School near Rochester, N.Y., the cafeteria and kitchen are getting an overdue overhaul. Debbi Beauvais, the district's food-service supervisor, was reviewing the design plans for the renovation when the architect pointed out where he planned to put the deep fryers. ...
Features
Room to Grow
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Lauren Blankenbaker
Choosing furniture for student housing can be time-consuming, but it is essential to explore and weigh all the options in order to get the best results....
Lighting the Way
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Designers are working to refine daylighting strategies to provide energy-efficient classroom environments conducive to learning....
Seeing it Through
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Andrew Wren and Brad Spicer
Steps for installing video systems successfully in education institutions....
Inside:
Inside: Transportation
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM
NYC brings back some bus routes; No cell phones for bus drivers?; Largest U.S. school bus operator purchased...
Construction Zone
Construction Zone: Science/Research Facilities
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; University of Notre Dame; Newark Science Park High School; Eastern Regional High School; University of Arizona...
Know-How
Know-How: Roofing
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities that stay cool on top will see benefits on the bottom line....
Viewpoint
Facility Planning: New Directions
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By James E. Rydeen
K-12 districts now serve adults as well as children....
Tech Talk: Sound Advice
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By C. William Day
Maybe the troublemakers in the back row just can't hear....
Product Solutions
Green Schools & Universities Special Section
Easy on the Earth
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Julie Hall
Education administrators and architects answer the call for facilities that respect the environment....
In the News
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Cameron Adams
When schools publicize their green-cleaning programs effectively, it can persuade the entire community to embrace their efforts....
Green Cleaning: A Day for All
Mar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Stephen Ashkin
Stand up and be recognized on Earth Day....













