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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Cutting Costs 

Mike Kennedy

In a stagnant economy, schools and universities must seek out ways to maximize the effectiveness of their already tight budgets. Here are 10 suggestions....

Building Better Schools 

Mike Kennedy

Here are 10 ideas to consider before embarking on your next school construction project....

Charter Schools: Threat or Boon to Public Schools? 

Mike Kennedy

The jury is still out on whether the charter school movement will transform American education, but it has provided a choice for hundreds of thousands of students....

Tech Talk: On the Merge 

C. William Day

Schools should consider merging voice, video and data on one network from a central point....

Facility Planning: Who Moved My Chalk? 

James E. Rydeen

School administrators and designers shouldn't fear change....

Restoring History 

M. Kent Turner and James Walsh

Reusing historic structures can help revitalize a school's heritage. Here is how some campuses are meeting the challenge....

Choosing Your Team 

Ray McClure

Schools need to make sure that all those involved in a design-build collaboration are working toward the same goal....

It's a Draw 

Larry Bray and Stephen Kuhnen

Multi-layered reviews tie together the complex threads of a high school construction project....

Looking at the Long Range 

James E. Rydeen and Paul W. Erickson

Developing a master plan can help school districts see the big picture and make wise decisions....

Facilitating Research 

Tony Rowan

University biotech system renovations require thorough planning, communication, innovation and a realistic budget....

Outfitting Classrooms 

Alan Bjornsen

To provide students with the best learning environment, educators must learn to use audiovisual teaching tools....

Building Research labs 

Bud Guest

Universities should seek out contractors with experience in constructing these specialized facilities....

The Way the Ball Bounces 

Richard D. Rush

The right floor for an athletic facility will depend on the types of games played there and the age of the players....

A Different Path 

Joe Schiffer

Using the design-build process, colleges and universities can address their space needs more quickly....

Districtwide Designs 

Robert Lopez and James A. Ruck

Prepare carefully and follow planning suggestions to help ensure a successful renovation project....

Finding a Home 

Edwin T. Merritt and James A. Beaudin

Charter schools often struggle in their search for suitable educational facilities....

Going Modular 

Michael Ewald

Schools that install modular wiring systems can reap benefits in cost savings and service advantages....

Solid as a Rock 

Christopher Huckabee

Selecting a high-performance material can increase the likelihood of creating a healthy environment for learning....

An Evolving Mission 

Lionel R. Meno and Margaret A. Karnyski

Schools built at the beginning of the 21st century must take on new roles to serve a changing population....

A Call for Preservation 

George M. Kacan and Roger E. Bolling

Saving historic educational facilities can enhance a school's status as a community focal point....

Choosing Wisely 

Olivia Hale

The responsibility of designing and rehabilitating a facility's landscaping should be left to the professionals. Here are some skills and requirements to look for....

Know-How: Acoustics 

Mike Kennedy

Efforts move forward to establish acoustics standards for classrooms....

Tech Talk: Time for Wireless? 

C. William Day

Can schools function without wires?...

Maximizing Expenditures 

Mike DuCharme

Roofing systems represent a critical element of any school facility, so car must be taken in the selection process....

Facility Planning: Standardizing Schools 

James E. Rydeen

Can prototype schools work for everyone?...

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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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