In the Netherlands, institutional mergers, a new funding system, and the transfer of ownership of buildings and property to the institutions concerned are causing many changes. (MLF)

The library media center for the restructured school must accommodate the ongoing changes in the curriculum, staffing patterns, and available resources and technologies. The process must result in facilities that can handle change, be expanded, provide for communication and interaction, and address inequities within local school communities and in…

Discusses how to get a community to participate in educational facility development that is effective provided one starts with a format that is fun. It presents a sequence of workshops that have been proven successful in developing community participation. (GR)

Presents the author's observations in Honduras, their need for better educational facilities, and the involvement of the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International's efforts in building a new school in one rural village. Each phase from planning to dedication is discussed. Concluding comments address the future of continued facility…

Explains the use of proper collaboration when planning and designing an athletic facility. Consultation with the coach and athletic staff is stressed along with an explanation of administrating the planning process. An example of one school's answer to balancing athletics and academics is provided. (GR)

Explains how the West Clermont Local School District (Cincinnati) turned both its high schools into six smaller schools and improved educational quality. Community and parental involvement are addressed as is a discussion on school size versus academic improvement. (GR)

Examines how clear planning for designing and building facilities can help schools avoid unforeseen costs and complications. Planning tips for design planning, bidding methods, and construction are addressed. (GR)

Discusses the planning process for building a liberal arts facility including the identification of design requirements and priority setting for each department. Construction scheduling and project statistics are provided. (GR)

A teacher shares his experience and solutions when dealing with a poorly planned technology education facility. A checklist for developing computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing laboratories is provided. (JOW)

Describes the campus design of the University of Houston (Texas) as an example of an urban campus where space is limited; the siting of new buildings was straightforward; and the planning focused on the campus' identity, accessibility, and enhancement. Two drawings of the campus layout from the master plan are included. (GR)

Asserts that the capital planning process will largely determine the future physical character of an institution and the capability of facilities to support its programs adequately; suggests a synthesis of innovative approaches to traditional capital planning practices; and presents key elements of a recommended capital planning model. (EV)

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 January 2005 issue includes the following: "Looking Ahead"…

When there's less rainfall, communities often restrict water use to conserve water. But as the U.S. population expands into more arid, drought-stricken areas, the increasing demand for water can stress water districts even in years that see average water supplies. As such, education facilities, which use large amounts of water, are placed under…

This paper is Part 2 of a three-part series examining the boom in the construction and renovation of K-12 schools and the continuing challenges that communities face in getting the facilities their students and educators need. With affordable land for new schools becoming scarce, urban and suburban districts are finding new ways to play the real…

At the 2007 Thought Leaders Symposium, representatives from student affairs, academic affairs, and administration joined facilities leaders to consider three major challenges confronting higher education as a whole: evolving technology, changing stakeholder expectations, and the impact of competition on both those drivers of change. This report…