In the digital age, academic libraries are increasingly spending more money on online resources and less on print materials (Wolff-Eisenberg, 2017). The decrease in print resources in libraries has led to available space for libraries to repurpose. As this trend continues, and more and more students bring their own individual electronic devices…

Buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy used in the U.S., and efficiency is widely recognized to be the most effective means for containing demand and reducing use. Institutions of higher education make up a significant proportion of building area and annual energy and facility-related costs in the United States. The national…

This study investigated the extent to which the University of Ibadan complies with carrying capacity standards as directed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the level of facility maintenance. A descriptive research design was adopted with three research questions. The population of study comprised undergraduate students and an…

In 2008 the Group of Eight (Go8) released a first report on the state of its buildings and infrastructure, based on a survey undertaken in 2007. A further survey was undertaken in 2009, updating some information about the assessed quality, value and condition of buildings and use of space. It also collated data related to aspects of the estate not…

The Ohio Board of Regents evaluated 239 buildings built prior to 1960 at seven state universities. (Author)

A step-by-step procedure for analyzing and recycling buildings guaranteed to result in old buildings meeting new needs. (Author/MLF)

Procedures for planning a renovation project to be logical, coherent, and a valid educational experience for the entire school. (Author/MLF)

The middle school and senior high school of the Pojoaque Valley (New Mexico) School District share many facilities and services. Because of the need for expansion of facilities, some construction projects are budgeted that include remodeling the vocational building, building the music building, and adding built-in equipment to all remodeled and…

The present Pojoaque Valley (New Mexico) Elementary School consists of two pod buildings. Although a small amount of remodeling will take place in the buildings, the major portion of the project described here is the construction of one or more new buildings. Because the school district has no preconceived shape or location for new structures, the…

Outlines the budgeting problems involved in renovating the interiors of older college buildings and claims a comprehensive space planning program supported by structured funding is essential to preserve the usable life of existing facilities. (MLF)

The Southern Westchester, New York, Board of Educational Services reviewed its facilities and made major changes at Rye Lake Campus. Built in the 1970s, the facility now serves students who are profoundly handicapped. A few unique features include nursing tables with automatic controls and special toilet equipment. New lighting and a bright color…

A roofing project of any substantial size should involve an architect, an engineer, or a roof consultant. Careful planning and design, diligent construction, and quality inspection, offer owners a quality roof job. (MLF)

Outlines the components involved in more accurate long-range facilities planning. Describes the ways three school districts accomplished their facilities planning. (MD)

In today"s economy, public university administrators need to reflect on current practices for reporting and projecting space requirements to government entities as the cost of constructing new facilities or renovating space rises while income from legislative appropriations diminishes. As stewards of public buildings and funds, institutions…

Roof maintenance and repair should be part of an ongoing preservation program. Describes New York's Capital Assets Preservation (CAP) program and includes a CAP checklist and criteria for evaluating a roofing system. Describes roof testing methods. (MLF)