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Paul W. Erickson

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Paul Erickson, AIA/NCARB/REFP, is president of ATS&R Planners/Architects/Engineers, Minneapolis, a multi-disciplined firm specializing in pre-K to 12 and post-secondary school planning and design. 

Paul Erickson
Facility Planning

Designing a new school? Plan accordingly

Designing a new school means incorporating forward-thinking future-ready learning space. Because schools also serve as community centers, spaces to support this function must ...
Oct. 11, 2023
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Facility Planning

School Planning: Striving to Thrive

The trend toward choice and competition among schools has resulted in strategic facility planning and design.
Nov. 1, 2012
Students should be involved early on in the bond issue process as they have a great stake in the results
Bond Issues

Passing the Bond Issue (with related video)

Elements, strategies, issues and messages that can assist education institutions in their next bond issue elections.
July 1, 2011
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Maintenance & Operations

School Maintenance Needs

Budget cuts and restricted funding are making renovations more challenging.
April 1, 2011
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Technology & Communications

Limitless Tools

Today's technologies open up new horizons in the education environment.
June 1, 2010
Photo courtesy of Jess Smith/PHOTOSMITH
DeKalb Ill Community Unit School District uses its new Cortland Elementary School Cortland Ill as a conservation teaching tool for students
Energy Management

Tracking Costs

Energy-efficiency tips for school facilities — directing money back into educating students.
May 1, 2010
CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design)

Designing for Security

Security and safety are critical for successful, healthful learning environments.
Feb. 1, 2010
Facility Planning

Global Ideas

Do school designs support global education reform initiatives?
Nov. 1, 2009