Meet the Editorial Advisory Board: Dorian Maness, GGP
Dorian Maness, GGP, is a Senior Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer for the Education Division of Matern Professional Engineering in Maitland, Fla.
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Right-Sizing Schools, Part II: Turning Enrollment Decline into Opportunity
Public school systems across the country are entering a period of sustained enrollment decline, driven by a convergence of demographic and behavioral shifts, particularly evident along Colorado’s Front Range.
Right-Sizing Schools, Part I: Turning Enrollment Decline into Opportunity
Public school systems across the country are entering a period of sustained enrollment decline, driven by a convergence of demographic and behavioral shifts, particularly evident along Colorado’s Front Range.
Facility of the Month: Portland State’s Brutalist Landmark is Transformed into an Inclusive STEM Hub
In the heart of downtown Portland, a once-stark Brutalist building is now alive with light, greenery, and the energy of nearly 2,000 students.
From Data to Design: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Academic Healthcare Campuses
Across the United States, universities and healthcare institutions are entering a new phase of transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Academic programs are rapidly evolving to incorporate AI, data analytics, and computational science into fields ranging from medicine and life sciences to architecture and engineering.
Beyond Aesthetics: How Higher Ed is Using Experiential Design as Strategic Infrastructure
Colleges and universities are integrating experiential and digital environments as core infrastructure — not ornamental additions, but deliberate extensions of institutional mission and identity.
The Case for Resilient Flooring in Education Design
Across schools and universities, flooring plays a critical role in how spaces function, feel, and perform. Resilient flooring is frequently specified to help create adaptable learning environments that support students and are built to last.
From Ballpark to Arena: Mississippi State Athletics Advances Premium Seating with Flexible, Scalable Solution
When Mississippi State University (MSU) gave final approval for renovations to expand the premium seating options at Dudy Noble Field in the winter of 2024, the directive was clear – complete the upgrades in time for the highly anticipated home baseball series against in-state rival Ole Miss.
Lessons in Resilience: Disaster Recovery in Our Schools
Facility managers play a pivotal role in how well a school weathers and recovers from a crisis. Preparation determines resilience.
Students Design Their Own Futures at New STEAM High School
In an East Coast STEAM school expansion build-out, school leaders and contractors, along with architects and interior designers from Spacesmith, put the entire high school body in the driver’s seat to design their future.