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Beyond the Building: The Engineering Challenges of K–12 School Site Design
Civil engineers often think of school design as an exercise in balancing competing priorities. Safety, traffic flow, site constraints, pedestrian patterns, drainage, sports fields, and a litany of regulatory requirements are all part of the mix.
Wendy Davison Joins National School Safety and Security Services
Wendy Davison, M.Ed., CPD, recently joined National School Safety and Security Services as a consultant.
Are Schools Designed for Movement or Mayhem: Using Color Zoning to Direct Traffic
When architectural planning incorporates strategic wayfinding systems, particularly color-based zoning, schools can guide movement patterns naturally and reduce mayhem without additional staff intervention.
What Rising Safety Concerns Mean for Future School Construction
Safety at American schools is a constant talking point but concerns were raised further in 2020. T
Proposed New Jersey Budget Would Funnel Record-Breaking $12.4 Billion to K-12 Schools
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered her inaugural budget address earlier this month, outlining her administration’s plan to protect children’s futures through a $12.4 billion investment in K-12 schools for FY 2027.
Designing Safer Schools with Data-Driven Solutions
Arcadis helps clients navigate this landscape so they can benefit from these powerful tools in focused, practical ways tailored to their specific needs. This work is anchored within the firm’s computational design team.
Integrating Safety and Security into the School Structure
Over the last two decades, the A/E/C industry has seen safety and security become critical design priorities for K‑12 school buildings.
Creating Safer Schools Through Design
School security isn’t simply a matter of creating a safe and secure campus perimeter and single point of public entry; it’s about fostering community and placemaking, empowering ownership and promoting positive interactions.
Why Storm Shelters Are Becoming Essential in K-12 School Design
Across the U.S., more K-12 schools are incorporating storm shelters into their designs, and Wells has built more than 50 storm shelters throughout the Midwest in the last four years.