Planning for Special Needs
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Q&A:Amy Yurko, Brain Spaces
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Yurko Read MoreReport Documents Economic Peaks and Troughs
NEW YORK — A recent report from the American Institute of Architects, designed to provide a market snapshot, paints a rosy portrait for architects prior to the economic downturn while offering a warning for firms in the market today.
Read More California StyleProfessional-grade audio-visual equipment, a plethora of screening rooms and theaters, and an earthquake-resilient design — all set against the backdrop of old Hollywood — are just a few of the reasons students and faculty at the School of Cinematic Arts are embracing the future, and the past, at the University of Southern California. Similar Differences
When the Episcopal Academy decided it was time to consolidate its lower, middle and upper schools into a single, unified campus, it set out to create a family of buildings related by materials and basic design details, yet distinguished by purpose and architectural style. CEFPI, AIA Chapter Recognize Oregon Projects
WASHINGTON — A campus designed to improve a low-income area in Portland, Ore., was the recipient of one of the top honors awarded by
Read More Furniture PlanningVirco’s PlanSCAPE was designed to assist buyers with large-scale furniture and equipment purchases. The PlanSCAPE team has worked with several school districts to create bid packages for a variety of settings, including classrooms, computer and science labs, and administrative areas and meeting rooms. Green School RetrofitsSometimes the Greenest School is the One You Already Have
Just because you aren’t building green schools doesn’t mean you can’t make an existing school facility green. Green schools don’t have to be new schools. By improving the operational efficiency and environmental performance of existing facilities, you can make the most of your school buildings and ensure that every student, teacher and staff member in your district can enjoy the health and performance benefits of a green school.
Read More Department of EnergyReleases Efficiency Publication
Districts with energy-efficiency maintenance and operations programs can save as much as 20 percent on energy bills — one of their most costly expenditures — without significant capital investment. That is money that can be spent on teachers, textbooks and technology. New Facility Boosts Military Teaching ModelCHARLESTON, SC — Typical high schools and middle schools don’t have Huey helicopters landing in the schoolyard to celebrate Veterans Day. But, North Charleston’s Military Magnet Academy is no typical campus.
Read More It’s the first campus in the United States to incorporate military-style training methods into a public school academic program as a means of fostering discipline, leadership, loyalty, respect and teamwork.
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