The impact of school building and classroom design on learning is getting more focused attention these days, and for good reason. New studies are showing that a school’s design can be a significant factor in students learning and success. One study by the University of Salford’s School of the Built Environment in Manchester, England showed that, all other factors being equal, s …

How Creating a Zen Classroom Can Improve Social Emotional LearningSocial Emotional Learning (SEL) has become one important component of school education at all academic levels. According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), there are 5 core social & emotional competencies that all children and adults should learn: self-awareness, self-manag …

The role of a facilities manager has changed significantly over the years. No longer are they focused primarily on maintenance - they now encompass a wider scope of responsibilities including property management, technology implementation, and even workplace design. In large enterprises, the facilities manager often works closely with the IT and HR departments to make informed …

Need A Church Space Utilization Check-Up?If your church community is growing, chances are it often feels like you’re running out of space, especially in your Sunday School and children’s classroom facility. When you’re short on classroom space, it can seem like your only option is to build an addition to the building. While that could be on the horizon as you continue to grow t …

The Importance of Office Privacy in Any Setting Privacy used to be a given at the office. Traditional office spaces offered significant amounts of privacy, with people working in separate offices or cubicles. Recently, however, as open office floor plan has become increasingly popular, you often get workplace privacy at a premium. This lack of privacy can have a negative effect …