Consolidated Schools Can Produce Benefits
School consolidation, when two or more schools are combined for educational or economic benefits, is a controversial issue that has been debated in the United States for years. Studies show…
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The Digital Age – New Technology Updates Audio/Video Tools of Yesteryear
DiBiasiWhen I was in high school in the 鈥�60s, I was a proud member of the Audio Visual Club. We used to have a contest to see who could load…
Avoid 鈥楩ix It鈥� Expenses With Waterproofing
Multiple-Layer Systems Can Reduce Risk for Water Damage When done correctly, waterproofing can extend the life of a floor. However, it is something that is easily forgotten when building or…
U.S., Foreign Planners Converge in San Diego for CEFPI Conference
SAN DIEGO 鈥� The Council of Education Facility Planners, Inter-national, lived up to its name with an emphasis on domestic and international educational facilities at its annual conference and expo….
Design Share Awards 2008
The goal of the DesignShare Awards is to find learning environments that champion innovative design concepts and educational programs. Teams of educators and architects that submitted projects were asked to…
New Wisconsin Middle School Designed to Save Energy, Water
MILWAUKEE 鈥� Officials at Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District held a dedication ceremony Sept. 6 for the new eco-friendly East Middle School, which will serve 1,000 sixth through eighth-grade students….
Claremont McKenna Undergoes $9.5 Million Renovation
CLAREMONT, Calif. 鈥� A $9.5 million renovation of 40-year-old, side-by-side residence halls is complete at Claremont McKenna College, allowing students to move in for the 2008-09 school year. The two…
NTD, Echo Pacific Save District $500,000 With Early Completion
SAN DIEGO 鈥� NTD Architecture and Echo Pacific Construction Inc. recently completed a new elementary school for the Poway Unified School District in half the estimated time for construction of…
Athletic Center Renovation Designed to Improve Division I Facilities
GREEN BAY, Wis. 鈥� The University of Wisconsin recently opened a $33 million expanded sports center to accommodate all of its NCAA Division I athletic programs and recreational activities under…