Letting the Light Shine: A Revamp of The George Peabody Library Skylight
There’s no denying when you step into The George Peabody Library that you’re in awe. The building, which houses approximately 300,000... More
Keeping Outdoor Spaces Safe with Layers of Security
The development of security strategies is informed by certain key differences in the objectives of indoor versus outdoor security. Indoor... More
Enhancing Campus Aesthetics with Exterior Doors and Windows
Architecture is a visual art, one not so unlike a painting or sculpture. Architects, particularly those who set out to innovate and... More
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Maintenance Technologies in High-Traffic Campus Spaces
University or college campuses simply cannot function without regular maintenance, and the endeavor of maintaining an entire campus,... More
Covid-19 and Human Wastewater
A relatively old technology is being used to help solve a novel problem: SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). The... More
The Essential Role of Clear Signage during the Pandemic
As we navigate public spaces, it is unlikely we think much about the processes of either creating or interpreting the signs we encounter... More
Clean Air and the Implementation of New Safety Policies at Campus-Based Residence Halls
Because Covid-19 is an airborne contagion, we have been compelled to think more carefully than ever about the air we breathe and how best... More
Tapping into Students’ Desires with Tech-Based Exercise Equipment
College students face an uphill battle when it comes to staying physically fit, not least of all because with newfound independence comes... More
COVID-19 & the Safe Re-Opening of Fitness & Rec Centers
Social and behavioral scientists use the phrase “mass trauma” to describe a potentially life-threatening event that affects not only... More
Returning to Campus
Private colleges and universities convened task forces in the spring to study the novel coronavirus and present plans to keep campus health... More