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The article discusses how education institutions are striving to replace outmoded facilities with cutting-edge learning spaces that better meet the needs of modern students. Topics include delay in the opening of C.E. King High School at the Sheldon (Texas) Independent School District in August 2019, schools and universities spending for building and renovating education facilities, and classrooms that encourage hands-on learning and student collaboration.

The article focuses on the role of rubber flooring options in schools and universities' classroom safety and air quality. Topics discussed include the use of chemicals leaching in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), waxing and stripping which are not required in maintaining rubber flooring, and the rubber flooring recommendations of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The article discusses the innovative facilities of schools and universities in the U.S. that provide students with fresh approach to learning. It suggests that more classroom spaces should be place in the downtown area of the school while the library should be a tenant for two unclaimed floors. It notes the three education principles organized by the San Diego Unified School District in California including personalization, authentic curriculum and high standards for all students. INSET: NEXT ON THE HORIZON.

The article offers brief information on several products including the CLEAR dry erase paint from IdeaPaint Inc., the Uptime Racks ECC13 air-conditioned computer cabinet from Computer Room Uptime, and the Verb classroom furniture from Steelcase Education Solutions.

The article discusses how proper and well-designed natural light can help schools save energy as well as improve student achievement. As studies show the big influence of appropriate lighting levels and daylighting in learning, lighting became an important focus in designing new schools. The three most common practices used by designers are increased use of daylighting, utmost controllability and wise selection of lighting equipment.

The article presents schools honored for the outstanding design of classrooms at the 2006 "American School & University's" Educational Interior Showcase. It highlights features of each classroom's architectural design and interior decoration. Among those awarded were The Culinary Institute of America for the demonstration cooking theater in its admissions building (Hyde Park, New York) and Yerba Buena High School for its Building 200 (San Jose, California).

Discusses ways to manage college classrooms efficiently. Basis for the assessment of operational and maintenance costs of classrooms; Factors that affect the use of classrooms; Importance of reviewing class size and curriculum course sections in estimating a school building's capacity.

Provides ideas to school administrators in the U.S. in selecting classroom furniture. Effects of poor classroom furniture on students' learning and achievement; Factors that teachers and school administrators should consider in choosing the appropriate classroom furniture and other decorations; Suggestions of Cheryl Bennett to teachers and school administrators in selecting the appropriate tables and chairs for students. INSET: Getting on the ball.

Presents tips to school administrators in the U.S. in selecting classroom furniture. Factors that school administrators should consider in selecting classroom furniture; Effects of technological innovations on educational facilities and spaces; Suggestions to school administrators in selecting classroom furniture. INSET: Good works.

Discusses several factors that should be considered by schools in furniture selection. Variety; Flexibility; Identity of the room where it resides. INSET: Boosting identity in campus buildings.

Features the school classrooms that were recognized for their outstanding design at the 2003 Educational Interiors Showcase in the U.S. Rum River Elementary School in Andover, Minnesota; Christ the King School in Omaha, Nebraska; Heritage Middle School in Livingston, New Jersey.

Features the classroom buildings in the U.S. which were recognized in the 2002 Educational Interiors Showcase. Bay Port High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Hillside Elementary School in Allendale, New Jersey; Marlboro Early Learning Center in Marlboro, New Jersey.

Features several classrooms in the United States with outstanding interior architecture design. Spectrum Academic Center at the National University in San Diego, California; Classrooms at the Hillview Elementary School in New Jersey; Center for Learning and Technology at the Bowie State University in Maryland.

Presents information on several school facilities which received Silver citation in the 2001 Educational Interiors Showcase in the United States. Spectrum Academic Center of the National University in San Diego, California; Classrooms of the General Omar Bradley Elementary School in Kansas; Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research of the Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

Provides advice on planning for equipping school and university classrooms with technology equipment. Determining the level of technology needs of a classroom; Costs of equipping a classroom with high technology equipment; Installation of technology equipment.

Deals with several outstanding architectural design of classrooms of schools and universities in the United States. Theme of the design of the MacArthur Elementary School in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas by architectural firm Ciaccio Dennell Group; West Quad Academic Building of Richard Stockton College in Pomona, New Jersey by KSS Architects; Building 4 Lecture Halls of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts by Miller Dyer Spears.

Features auditoriums, cafeterias, classrooms, common areas, and other facilities of several schools in the United States. Design; Furniture and fixtures; Cost of construction; Challenges in designing the facilities.

Features common areas, classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and other facilities of several schools in the United States. Design; Furniture and fixtures; Contractor and cost of construction.

The article presents a survey of carpet and hard-surface flooring options for education institutions. The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends carpet with a low-pile height, dense tuft and tight loop to prevent debris from getting caught in the fibers. Carpet tiles can make it less expensive to replace problem areas in K- 12 classrooms and beyond.

The article focuses on ergonomic considerations in a classroom. The author stated that desks, chairs and tables present in a classroom are sometimes not appropriate for students as they are not built according to their height. This kind of old and inflexible furniture needs to be replaced by flexible and moving furniture so that the blood circulation in body remains smooth. INSET: STANDUP GRANT.

The article focuses on the budget-neutral approach of contracting being used by some K-12 districts and institutions to improve energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It states that performance-based contracting is suitable for projects that are designed to reduce energy consumption or to modernize the building systems. It adds that good air quality, lighting and room temperature are some factors that play a fundamental role in student learning. INSET: Verification: The big payoff.

The article presents the findings of a study on how the condition of a school building affects academic achievement. It is stated that classrooms painted with color, lighted with full- spectrum lighting and devoid of visual noise resulted in students with reduced blood pressure, less aggressiveness and improved academic performance.

The article describes U.S. schools recognized for outstanding classroom design in the "American School & University" school building competition, including the Seth Whitman Elementary School in Belvidere, Illinois, the Illinois State University College of Business in Normal, Illinois, and the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing in Houston, Texas.

The article examines that the San Francisco Waldorf School works on the second phase of construction of a sustainably designed athletic and community facility on its high school campus including provides additional meeting space, classroom and kitchen.

Discusses several methods and approaches to improve energy efficiency and decrease level of pollutants within relocatable classrooms. Popularity of relocatable classrooms in California; Materials that can be used to manufacture and furnish portable classrooms; Approaches identified by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to help improve the efficiency of relocatable classrooms. INSET: A case in point.

Explores issues involved in the design process of early-childhood centers (ECC) for preschoolers. Importance of design flexibility for 4- and 5-year-old children; Factors to consider on coat alcoves in classrooms; Importance of the outdoor space for the design of ECC; Ventilation and lighting considerations in the interior design. INSET: Protype design in Detroit.

Discusses how to equip and furnish a classroom. Kinds of furniture that should be placed in the room; Consideration of the preferences of teachers; Installation of computers. INSET: Anatomy of an Ohio classroom.

Focuses on the architectural design of the Niagara Falls High School in New York. Factors which influenced the design of the school; Design of the classrooms; Incorporation of the Niagara Falls notion into the architectural design of the school.

Explores the need of schools for furniture that can accommodate changing instructional styles, diverse student characteristics and classroom technology demands. Importance of flexibility in classroom tables, chairs and desks; School furniture issues related to ergonomics; Furniture demands of Internet technology in the classrooms; Advice on furniture purchasing. INSET: Think ergonomics.

Discusses the security issues and measures associated with the use of portable classrooms in campuses in the United States. Benefits of portable classrooms for school districts; Selection of a location for the portable classroom; Security promotion techniques used in portable classrooms.

Deals with instructional techniques in classroom design. Goal of classroom design; Benefits of group-discussion style classrooms; Integration of technology; Cost of equipping a classroom for audiovisual presentations.

Discusses the importance of strategic classroom placement and use of absorbent materials in school classrooms in the United States. Impact of noise in academic performance of students; Tips on how to reduce noise in school areas. INSET: Reducing noise in specific school areas.

Argues that colleges and universities must view their buildings as strategic resources and plan for change. How can institutions produce a return from their facilities; Implications of technology on classroom design; Other factors that must be considered designing classrooms.

Reveals that school districts are moving classrooms into relocatable facilities to meet increasing enrollment demands in the United States. Factors to consider when determining where to put relocatable space; Making a relocatable blend in with the permanent facility; Flexible financing. INSET: Putting relocatables to work..

Reports on the use of modular buildings to solve space and budget problems of schools. Alternative to multiple freestanding portable classrooms; Configuring of modular space into classroom complexes; Factors to be considered in construction of facilities.

Provides information on modern-day classroom designs. Incorporation of new technology in the design; Provision of natural daylight; Use of flexible furniture; Furnishing considerations. INSET: You are where you eat..

The article offers suggestions to reshape existing facilities into dynamic, flexible learning space via sequential renovation tiers. It mentions that Tier 1 improves existing conditions by updating furniture and technology to enrich the classroom and provide flexibility Walls stay in place. It states that school environment is transformed by modifying internal walls, creating spaces for engagement.

The article focuses on the concerns of safety groups in the U.S. over the safety problems associated with the installations of barricade devices on classroom doors to prevent the entry of an intruder. Topics discussed include the statement of the National Association of State Fire Marshals on the potential compromise on life safety of classroom doors, the Ohio Board of Building Standards' building and fire codes permit, and the checklist of classroom door hardware.

The article offers information about top 10 dirtiest places in schools and tips to make them better. In elementary schools, little hands can pick up germs, so daily cleaning need to be done. Entryways often are overlooked, yet most pollutants enter the building on people's feet. A preventive maintenance schedule for heating and air systems is important in classrooms.

The article offers information on the Flavors classroom chair from innovative educational products manufacturer Smith System.

The article highlights several products that schools can purchase for new buildings and renovations. Among the products described are: floor coatings for sports surfaces, thermal building entrances, classroom furniture, and zinc roofing surfaces. Photographs and contact information are provided for the various products.

Lists the name of school facilities in the United States which won outstanding design awards in various categories. Administrative areas and offices; Auditoriums or music rooms; Cafeterias or food-service areas; Worship centers; Classrooms.

Discusses the maintenance of school windows. Qualities that schools expect from a classroom window; Methods for controlling heat transfer through windows; Impact of double-glazed windows on acoustics of classrooms. INSET: Balancing needs.

Discusses ways to improve classroom acoustics. Effect of poor acoustics on the ability of students to understand instruction and discussion; Sources of problem noise; Materials that could eliminate echoes in classrooms; Advantages of using acoustic panels in classrooms. INSET: Simple solutions for classroom acoustics.