Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Rethinking the good, the bad, and the ugly of flexible learning spaces.
- By Rose Mary Su, Julia McFadden
- 05/01/14
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Performing arts spaces are evolving into acoustically advanced, interdisciplinary hubs of campus activity.
- By James Matson, Tim Carl
- 05/01/14
Building Blueprints (Facilites in Focus)
Not your parents' lunchroom!
- By Jeffrey K. Elliott, Deborah Marai
- 05/01/14
Maintenance: Staffing, Methods & Practice
Today's up-and-coming class of new facilities managers must combine practical knowledge of established methods of maintenance with increased technological options, leadership skills and a customer-focused mindset. It's a challenging balance, and one that current professionals say takes time and focus to achieve.
- By Brandon Barrett
- 05/01/14
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Expert advice on sorting through flooring options for food preparation and service areas.
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Interactive projectors, monitors and whiteboards provide new teaching and learning tools.
- By Michael Fickes
- 05/01/14
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Developing, practicing and planning protocols used to prepare and respond to natural disasters.
- By Stephen Satterly
- 05/01/14
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Best practices and benefits of optimizing lighting and HVAC control.
- By Craig Hall, Neil Maldeis
- 04/01/14
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
There are many factors involved in making sure our students get to and from school safely.
Business (Managing Higher Ed)
Here are success stories and insights as to what makes for a successful transportation program.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Creating a culture of fire safety and survivability.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
It's hard to overstate the importance of effective campus lighting. At institutions of all types and sizes, lighting is a key consideration.
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Schools need to be innovative with staff and time to use technology effectively.
Technology (Innovations for Education)
Adaptive technologies help students with disabilities fully engage in campus life.
- By Sherrie Negrea
- 04/01/14
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Tips on keeping the actions and message of fire prevention and safety in the forefront of campus communications.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Today's options for building exteriors vary widely from traditional brick. An expanded palette of materials offers vivid color and texture choices to architects and designers.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Integrating Crime prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts into master planning and design is one demonstrated way to create an overall safe campus.
Technology (Innovations for Education)
A variety of technology options are ensuring that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students receive the best training and real-world experience before embarking on their careers.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
...out of mind. That's what most people -- facility managers included -- think about their roofs, until there’s a problem. Informed choices and diligent maintenance could extend the usefulness of one of your school's biggest assets. Can you stretch the life your roof 20 years or beyond?
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
What's new in building products and materials?
- By William Atkinson
- 03/01/14
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Sustainable, teachable roofs are beginning to replace asphalt and black membrane roofs.
- By Michael Fickes
- 03/01/14