September 2019 School Planning & Management

School Planning & Management September 2019


Features

storm shelter

Construction Methods

Winds of Change: Storm Shelter Design Guidance

By Matthew H. Johnson, Andrea La Greca, Connor J. Bruns

In recent years, the International Building Code has mandated that all new construction for K–12 schools in most of the Midwest and South Central United States include a community storm shelter. This article will explain the requirements of storm shelter design and explore best practices for planning and construction.


locker room cleaning

Flooring

5 Keys to Proactive Locker Room Cleaning

By Gordon Buntrock


sustainable

Sustaining a Sustainable Building: The Keys to Operational Success

Best practices in sustainability have an effect that goes beyond energy savings and can even help measurably improve outcomes for students.

Targeting net positive energy design, the Fales Elementary School's positioning and geometry optimize energy generation from rooftop PV cells and daylighting.


noisy classroom

Facilities (Walls, Ceilings & Floors)

The Noisy Classroom

How walls, ceilings and everything in between impact the way children hear.

By Sarat Pratapchandran


classroom lighting

Lighting

Shining a Light on Success in the Classroom

What Role Does Lighting Design Play in Student Outcomes?

By Susan Baker


Columns

Editor's Note (The View From Here)

The STEAM Revolution

By David Nagel


Physical Safety

The Importance of Safety Locks for K–12 Schools

Security assessments often uncover inconsistencies that can be quickly remedied.

By Nick Heywood


Benefits

How One Wisconsin ISD Saved Half a Million on Health Benefits and Increased Benefit Satisfaction

By Matthew Levine


Departments

makerspace

Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)

Making Makerspaces

By John Gladden, Brandon Biniker


Products

colorful floor

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Colorful floors. Quiet hallways.

How Interface LVT brought peace of mind to the Reading Friends school building


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