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Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2009
It wasn't that long ago that when education architects and administrators raised the notion of green construction or sustainable-design strategies, they were met with head scratches and raised eyebrows. But in 2009, the energy-saving, water-conserving, environmentally friendly philosophies championed by those in the vanguard of the green schools…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), School Construction, Architecture, Educational Facilities Design
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2008
When a problem affects one out of every 13 children, it clearly is an issue that schools must address. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that is the incident rate for asthma among the nation's children. The inflammatory disease causes a person's airways to constrict, leading to wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness…
Descriptors: Diseases, Pollution, Educational Environment, Children
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2009
Lured by the recognition that comes with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, many schools and universities have become aware of that certification process. But for years, the involvement was limited to a few trendsetters; according to the Green Building Council's database, only about…
Descriptors: Campuses, Educational Facilities Design, Community Colleges, Elementary Secondary Education
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2006
Educators and school designers place a high priority on creating facilities that enhance learning. That applies not only to how a school is built, but also to the materials and equipment used. Just as acoustical treatments or well-placed windows and skylights can make a classroom more conducive to learning, so can the right furniture. Desks,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Furniture, Physical Environment, Human Factors Engineering
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2008
Some institutions may feel comfortable with a few baby steps into the green world, while others may be ready to commit totally to environmental consciousness. Here, the author discusses 10 areas in which educators and administrators can beef up their green portfolio. These areas are in: alternative fuel, bikes/walking, water, education tools,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Recycling, Environmental Influences, Educational Facilities Design
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2008
For much of the 20th century, it was the engine that powered one of nation's most massive retail operations. By the beginning of the 21st century, the historic building was no longer needed to supply energy to what remained of the once bustling Sears, Roebuck and Co. campus on the West Side of Chicago. The original purpose of the Power House, as…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Facilities Design, School Administration, High Schools
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2006
In recent years, scores of educators and designers have been won over to the view that natural light--provided by the sun instead of bulbs or tubes--is desirable and beneficial for education facilities. Studies that show students performing better in classrooms that have the right kinds of daylighting bear out the intuitive beliefs of many…
Descriptors: Lighting, Energy Conservation, Energy Management, Educational Environment
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2009
Tax bases eroding. Jobs disappearing. Endowments shrinking. Aid evaporating. That's been the story in 2009 for many schools and universities across the nation. Education institutions have had to cope with the worst economic conditions in generations. Yet the product they provide has never been more critical to a society looking to rebound from…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Quality
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
This article describes how some schools are now spending millions to create recreation spaces with lavish touches that are appealing enough to satisfy existing students and lure potential ones. The recreation centers that colleges and universities are erecting offer students a slice of luxury not seen on campuses just a few years earlier. Several…
Descriptors: Campuses, Recreation, Educational Facilities Improvement, Recreational Facilities
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
Showing up at school is critical to a student's success. Students with prolonged or chronic absences from the classroom are likely to fall behind in their studies, and schools with high absentee rates risk the erosion of badly needed funding. As such, it is vital for school and university learning spaces to be environments that do not jeopardize…
Descriptors: Pollution, Hazardous Materials, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Environment
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
Education administrators do not have to be deeply committed to the ecology movement to see the value of conserving energy and providing more environmentally friendly facilities. Reducing energy costs frees up funds for learning programs. Providing more healthful facilities can help students and teachers ward off illness and disease and perform…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Conservation (Environment)
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
Many environmental advocates say education institutions can do a much better job of conserving resources and using energy more efficiently. Before administrators and facility managers can be convinced that better energy management is beneficial, they have to grasp what energy efficiency entails. This article discusses the benefits that schools can…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Energy Management, Educational Facilities Design, Conservation (Environment)
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
Times change, and pollution continues to plague cities, energy prices escalate and average temperatures creep higher, the argument that society cannot afford to squander its limited resources has been embraced by more than just environmental activists. More and more education administrators and architects are among those pushing schools and…
Descriptors: Well Being, Educational Facilities Design, Sustainable Development, School Construction
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2000
Provides three articles on the subject of educational facility upgrading and retrofiting that address setting guidelines for classroom acoustics, making sports facilities brighter and more energy-efficient, and cutting energy bills and protecting interiors. (GR)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Athletic Fields, Classroom Environment, Educational Facilities Improvement
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2007
This article discusses education facilities and business in 2007 and beyond. Schools and universities in 2007 are likely to continue to embrace the philosophy of sustainability as they design new facilities, remodel existing space and manage their campus operations. Education funds are subject to year-to-year fluctuations, so budgets are likely to…
Descriptors: Enrollment Trends, Federal Programs, Higher Education, Sustainable Development