Universities are constantly advancing technology and science through cutting-edge research. Students carry the latest tablets and phones, while faculty shift more and more course material online using collaborative web apps. (More)

The practice of basing decisions about physical space on research and data, or Evidence-Based Design (EBD), can help architects design schools that meet future needs. (More)

The key to sound decision making often is not what you know but what you are willing to admit that you don't know, your process to gather, sort and prioritize input and then make solid, well-considered decisions. (More)

For facility managers and building owners, one of the most difficult decisions is deciding which roof system will best protect their facility. With so many things to consider from cost to performance to aesthetics, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed at the mere thought of choosing a roof system. (More)

Katharine Weber did not take the traditional route. She doesn’t have the doctorate, or the master’s, or the bachelor’s. In fact, she doesn’t even have a high school diploma, since she skipped 12th grade to take college classes at 16. What she does have, though, is an impressive list of publications and teaching experiences at universities such as Yale and Columbia. She’s currently writer-in-residence at Kenyon College for the next five years. (More)

Whether new construction or upgrades to existing facilities, campus changes are constant. Incorporating air movement into spaces, whether during building or renovation phases, can address a multitude of comfort and efficiency problems while adhering to strict budgets and sensitive construction time frames. (More)