Planning for Special Needs
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Q&A:Amy Yurko, Brain Spaces
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Yurko Read MoreCalifornia 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 Q&A: Erin Rae Hoffer, Autodesk Manager Building information modeling, a technology that allows architects, engineers and contractors to create integrated, three-dimensional digital design documents, is at once a catalyst for tremendous change within the design/construction community and a source of confusion among design professionals and project owners.
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Conditions in world financial markets have improved and activity in the U.S. housing sector has increased, but the economy is still not good for school districts.
Read More Q&A: Back to SchoolSecurity Expert Encourages Officials to Take Initiative
 Patrick Fiel, public safety advisor at ADT Security Systems, has more than 30 years of experience with security and law enforcement, including six years as executive director of school security for the Washington, D.C., public school system.
Get The PictureBIM Modeling Enables Facility Owners to Evaluate Costs Alongside the Construction Team
Like virtually any construction project, student housing requires close and effective collaboration between the owner’s team and the design team at all of the key stages: design, estimating, value engineering, construction, commissioning, maintenance and facility management.
Read More Tough Economic Times May Call for Downsizing Facility ResourcesSchool districts are committed to quality educational opportunities for all students. However, when district administrators are confronted with a tight economy, declining enrollment and decreased public funding, it becomes difficult for them to continue to operate all school buildings. |
