Describes how abandoned or neglected downtown buildings in Paterson (New Jersey) were transformed into thriving public schools. Several building to school conversions are highlighted. (GR)

Discusses the Master Plan of the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) that has produced two newly completed high-profile structures along with scores of renovations and new buildings in the planning stages. (GR)

Illustrates how paying attention to details such as doors can make all the difference between an ordinary school library and an outstanding one. Discusses effective design techniques, factors to incorporate into planning, and the influence of technology on library size. (GR)

Presents the steps necessary for creating a successful facility master plan, including the purpose and use of a steering committee and the need for a comprehensive database that includes a community/school profile. Explains community involvement in plan development, and outlines the steps necessary for preparing a final facility plan for…

Presents the fifth installment examining the expansion and renovation project of Longview Community College's Liberal Arts Building in Kansas City (Missouri). Reviewed are the gaining of final approvals from administrators on project plans and the detailing of wall construction, structural systems, HVAC units, and finishes. (GR)

Presents an interview with Bruce Jilk, architect and educational planner, who discusses how school design is changing and why the next 10 years are critical. (GR)

Discusses research on how much an average K-12 school should devote to student traffic versus programming space. Detailed space utilization data from the New Bedford Elementary School (Temperance, MI) is illustrated. (GR)

Provides examples of academic institutions becoming catalysts in revitalizing downtown areas while also providing themselves with new facilities. How these projects have been mutually beneficial to both school and community is highlighted. (GR)

Assesses whether college administrators are planning and building adequately to meet the the educational demand for space over the next 20 years. Trends in construction dollars expenditures over the past two decades are presented. (GR)

Four experts in school design discuss what constitutes best practice in educational facilities planning and design. Their discussions include examples of schools that illustrate these best practices. (EV)

Describes some current challenges for those making decisions related to educational facilities in Hungary, explains who should be involved in the design process, and presents the make-up of the functional units of educational community centers. (Author/EV)

Explores how radical, strategic re-thinking in postsecondary education dormitory facility planning has been stalled due to reliance on too many assumptions. Also examined is how assumptions have shaped master planning. (GR)

Presents the seventh installment in a series of articles that examine the expansion and renovation of Longview Community College's Liberal Arts Building in Kansas City, Missouri. This article presents four building options as well as design modifications and their cost implications. (GR)

Each month "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This June 2004 issue includes the following:…

Just as technology has changed the way teachers teach and students learn, so too has technology transformed the way our industry manages school construction programs. Gone are the days when a school construction project had to be planned around the limitations of the contractor rather than the needs of students. Also different are the ways schools…