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James Rydeen

Architect/Facility Planning Specialist

Rydeen, FAIA, is an architect/facility planning specialist and former president of Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc. (ATS&R), Minneapolis.

Facility Planning: Architecture and Academe

“How can we design a classroom that will be suitable for large groups, small groups, individual study, the use of teaching machines and total flexibility? Is the same kind...
Feb. 2, 2024

Facility Planning: Aesthetic Value

Creativity isn't always seen on the outside.
March 1, 2011

Facility Planning: Constantly Changing

Fifty years of design experiences.
Jan. 1, 2011

Facility Planning: Building Success

Ten major factors influencing school design.
Dec. 1, 2010

Facility Planning: The KISS Principle

For simplicity, limit facility-use options.
Sept. 1, 2010

Facility Planning: Surplus Space

Don't close the doors just yet.
June 1, 2010

Facility Planning: Document Dilemmas

Take the time, get it right, avoid problems!
May 1, 2010

Facility Planning: A Continual Quest

As their counterparts did 100 years ago, educators and designers seek to create effective learning environments.
March 1, 2010