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landscaping Landscaping that keeps schools looking pristine, even when the economy is not
By: Craig Ruppert - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
No matter who your students are, the state of your school’s property is likely to be a concern for them and their parents. From recess at an elementary school to trips across campus to and from a college horticulture class, students and their parents are noticing their campus’ appearance and wanting to be sure that they’re up to par. And as competition among schools heats up at the same time the economy is taking record hits, now is the time to make sure you’re differentiating your school from others upon first glance. So how do you keep students and their parents satisfied while staying within a tightening budget?

flooring Flooring Solutions
By: Kate Lowry - Friday, April 10, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
Skyline High School bears an unmistakable aura of inspiration, creativity, and innovation. The contemporary architecture and flooring patterns of the institution mark it as one on the cutting edge of technology, design, and thought. Skyline High School is committed to providing quality education for the new millennium, introducing the slogan “Agile Minds. Big Hearts. Deep Questions.”

School facility buildings and grounds information. Broward County Boys & Girls Club Chooses Synthetic Turf International
By: Bobbie J. DuBose - Thursday, December 6, 2007
Source: Synthetic Turf International
Synthetic Turf International (STI), a global synthetic turf supplier and installer of premium synthetic putting greens and related synthetic surfaces, recently completed the installation of a flag football field at the Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club of Broward County's NFL Youth Education Town ("YET") Center.




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Shade structures for schools and universities. School Shade Design: Cool Solutions to the UV FACTOR
By: Sarah van Wezel - Monday, July 23, 2007
Source: USA Shade & Fabric Structures
Schools are increasingly interested in making their outdoor areas more sun-safe by installing shade structures that meet state and local standards for UV protection.

School district wins award for water conservation
By: Christina Eichelkraut - Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Source: Pahrump Valley Times
In a desert state like Nevada, water is like gold.  Nye County School District won a conservation award for cutting back on water usage by 8.5 million gallons -- in short, by treating water as the precious commodity it is.

SNWA Seeks Auditors to Perform Water Conservation Audits of Schools
By: Kent Sovocool - Monday, March 5, 2007
Source: Southern Nevada Water Authority
The Southern Nevada Water Authority is soliciting a Statement of Qualification from firms that can provide water conservation audits of schools and associated facilities in the Clark County School District.

Students Design Dream Playground
By: David James Heiss - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Source: Redlands Daily Facts
Involving kids in the design process can help a school create a more child-friendly playground, and it gives students a stake in keeping the playground clean and safe.

Top Floor Closure Caused by Bats
By: Sarah Viren - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Source: Houston Chronicle
Bats in your belfry?  It's not unusual in some districts to have bats take up residence in schools.





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