January 08, 2009


Construction & Facilities

Interested in information about school building construction and facilities, including accessibility, signage, residence halls, facility planning and school building design? Read about these topics and more in the latest articles from American School & University magazine.

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Inside: Playgrounds 

Achieving playground Safety; Researching Rubber; More Playgrounds Needed...

No Buildings Left Behind 

Mike Kennedy and Joe Agron

The nation has made progress in improving the condition of school facilities, but policymakers need to revive their commitment to better buildings in order to enhance the learning environment....

A Solid Foundation 

Alan Bjornsen

When planning a renovation or expansion, lay the groundwork for a fast, effective information technology system....

Facility Planning: Preparing For Change 

James E. Rydeen

Key design challenges for charter schools....

Tech Talk: Bidding Wars 

C. WILLIAM DAY

Putting technology expertise in the right hands....

Know-How: Wire Management 

By Mike Kennedy

For school installations, the less you see, the better....

Air Awareness 

Michael G. Apte, Derek G. Shendell and Al T. Hodgson

Making sure your relocatable classrooms are energy-efficient and have good IAQ....

Tech Talk: Standard of Care 

C. William Day

When hiring a consultant, communication is key....

A Different View 

Jeffrey D. Chambers

When used appropriately, natural light can improve student performance, health and behavior, and save money....

The Big Squeeze 

Mike Kennedy

School and university administrators continue to look for creative ways to wring more productivity from their tight budgets....

Facility Planning: Extravagant Schools? 

James E. Rydeen

Creating design balance for the long term....

Schools of Tomorrow 

Joe Agron

Envisioning the future of education facilities—10 concepts that will shape their look and function....

Staying on Track 

Mike Kennedy

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

The Perfect Patch 

Joseph F. Gaither

Preventive maintenance can help schools avoid roof leaks and other roofing headaches....

Facility Planning: Finding Alternatives 

James E. Rydeen

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

Tech Talk: Freeing up Space 

C. William Day

As technology converges, less is more....

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....

Eliminating Distractions 

Patricia A. Myler, Thomas A. Fantacone and Edwin T. Merritt

The educational needs of autistic children challenge ordinary approaches to school design....

Becoming Versatile 

Rick Kinnell

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

Prioritizing for Preschoolers 

Ralph W. Moxley

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

For the Long Term 

Peter Constable

Providing usable and reliable technology advancements that won't become obsolete overnight....

The Ears Have It 

Greg Clark

Meeting the new standard for classroom acoustics....

Facility Planning: Cutting-Edge Design 

James E. Rydeen

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

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The Subtle Stuff

Vikas 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 Now

Michael McKeon and Lincoln Berry

When acoustics are mentioned with regard to schools, many people first think of performing arts.

Making it Readable

Peter 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 Impact

Phillipe Dordai and Joseph Rizzo

Like their baby-boomer parents, the echo-boom generation is reshaping the college and university landscape.

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