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4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools
Brooks Global Studies in Greensboro, N.C., is designed to fit the school's theme of global studies. Rendering courtesy Clark Nexsen Continue Reading Magnet schools emerged on the K-12 scene as early as the 1960s to establish a public education option that met multiple goals: Attracting a diverse student body from across a school district, supporting students with specific interests, and offering equitable opportunities resulting in high levels of academic success.
Designing K-12 schools for students and safety
Today, I’m an architect who focuses on designing K-12 schools and a mother to two school-aged children. In what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a student at Virginia Tech during the tragic mass shooting on campus in 2007. That event and experience has shaped my perspective as both an architect and a parent – bringing a unique sense of responsibility to how I approach design. School shootings, or any violence in the school setting, weigh heavily on my mind and heart.
Safer K-12 Design: School Should Feel – and Look – Like School - Christian School Products
www.simplesharebuttons.comShare this: By Becky Brady K-12 schools exist to engage students in active learning, providing them with the skills and knowledge for successful futures. Unquestionably, these environments should also be safe and welcoming.
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Sustainability
Sustainability While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical.
How will jobs change during COVID-19?
Most people would say they’re not paid what they’re worth. Whether it’s a minimum wage job or a highly paid CEO position, everyone is always clamoring for more money, bonuses, health benefits and vacation. Every aspect of a job is worth something, whether it’s paid time off, on-site childcare or cash in the bank. This year’s respondents are made up of a diverse group, as usual.
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Fire and life safety
Fire, Life Safety While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical, including fire and life safety systems By Consulting-Specifying Engineer November 30, 2020 Courtesy: LAN Respondents: Luis Alvarez Colon, PE, Associate, Page, Austin, Texas Allison Graves, PE, Principal, RTM Engineering Consultants, Chicago Jeff Hankin, PE, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Stantec, San Diego Reed Paitich, PE, Associate, Wold Architects and Engineers, Saint Paul, Minn.
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Codes and standards
Courtesy: Wold | HFR Design. Respondents: Luis Alvarez Colon, PE, Associate, Page, Austin, Texas Allison Graves, PE, Principal, RTM Engineering Consultants, Chicago Jeff Hankin, PE, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Stantec, San Diego Reed Paitich, PE, Associate, Wold Architects and Engineers, Saint Paul, Minn. Keith D. Prata, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Mechanical Department Manager, Bala Consulting Engineers, Boston Donald R. Stevens, CHFM, CHC, Director – Health Care Facilities, Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc.
Designing, retrofitting automation and controls hospitals during COVID
Courtesy: Wold | HFR Design. Respondents: Luis Alvarez Colon, PE, Associate, Page, Austin, Texas Allison Graves, PE, Principal, RTM Engineering Consultants, Chicago Jeff Hankin, PE, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Stantec, San Diego Reed Paitich, PE, Associate, Wold Architects and Engineers, Saint Paul, Minn. Keith D. Prata, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Mechanical Department Manager, Bala Consulting Engineers, Boston Donald R. Stevens, CHFM, CHC, Director – Health Care Facilities, Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc.
Implement COVID-19 guidelines at K-12 schools without hurting the learning experience
By Becky Brady, Aaron Brumo and Julie Leary November 24, 2020 It is undisputable that spaces for collaboration, hands-on projects, and social interaction are among the most important elements for successful learning. COVID-19 has shifted the focus from how best to teach to feasibility and safety issues surrounding teachers and students meeting in person at all.
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: HVAC and plumbing
Courtesy: Wold | HFR Design. Respondents: Luis Alvarez Colon, PE, Associate, Page, Austin, Texas Allison Graves, PE, Principal, RTM Engineering Consultants, Chicago Jeff Hankin, PE, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Stantec, San Diego Reed Paitich, PE, Associate, Wold Architects and Engineers, Saint Paul, Minn. Keith D. Prata, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Mechanical Department Manager, Bala Consulting Engineers, Boston Donald R. Stevens, CHFM, CHC, Director – Health Care Facilities, Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc.
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