spaces4learning impacting K-12 & Higher-Education Environments K-12 | Highered Home Magazine News «Resources «© Webinars—«~Podcasts Browse by Space Browse by opie finw pace20F2 MOST POPULAR ARTICLES Planning Your Sports Facilities Te eee ising Energy Costs Although artificial les are somewhat easier to maintain, both require significant UAE Completes Phase Lof ‘maintenance, Natural grass needs regular watering, mowing, reseeding and pest contro acne ee cuen Antica turf requires brushing, cleaning, pest control and wil eventually need to be mended or replaced, DFW-Area K-12 District Breaks Field nes are another consideration, Oftentimes, they are sewn directly into the artiial Ground on New STEAM Academy turf fibers making ita challenge to alter the strping for mult-use elds. Natural tut onthe ‘other hand, ean be easly re-striped to accommodate different sport formas,nally, certain ler products used In artifical turf have raised concerns avout health risks, Since there are several artielal turf systems & fon the market, itis important to compare ‘them, sit exsting installations, and get 2 clear understanding of each systems components, bok and fee, 5. consi Outdoor Comfort Insome regions, spring and summer can bring high temperatures, creating exhausting consitions for outdoor play. To help athletes stay cool while ofthe fed, shaded dugouts lor other screened structures can provide rele. Shade tres planted along the fields perimeter are an elegant way of providing shelter from the sun, Designing successful sports facies isa layered, colaboratve process, Whether you are renovating existing faites or constructing new ones, these five suggestions are just a {fw ways to help you ceate a high-unctioning design that maximizes return on Investment and produces winning resus, « previous 1 2 This article originally appeared in the issue of [ABOUT THE AUTHOR Craig jameson, AIAs the Design director at Parallax Associates, Architecture and Planning ands one ofthe firm's founding principals. n adltion to aver 20 years of ‘experience planning and designing K-12 educational faites with Parallax, he has held ‘teaching positions at Cornell University ane the University of North Carlina at ‘Charlotte ane worked for over four years as 2 Senior Designer athe Los Angeles frm Johnson, Fain Pereira Associates. Webinars Cas Outsourcing Solve Higher Fduations Operational Chalenges? FAU Temporary Closes Sullding that Opened This Year Ferre eran] Spring 2023 Subscribe Jobiset agree tot ste Prine PokeyModernization: Converting Legacy School Buildings into LEED-Certified Facil Push-to-Talk over Cellular - The NEXT Revolution ‘Campus Security: Transformative Secure Card Strategies View More Webinars Podcasts You Can't Bulld Your Way to Net Zero White Papers ‘AClassroom is Many Spaces. for Learning ClassMateo by Airedale: IAQ Solution for Today and Tomorrow Streamlined Hydration Solutions: Tackling Retrofit Challenges in K-12 Schools View More Wh ce Papers Research ‘The Ergonomics Equation: Creating a More Comfortable Classroom 2023 Facilities & Construction f View More Researchspaces4learning overs Ipecing KT Riherebvaion Eronments nour us spacesslearing PETEAM THE Giiwrentisaig AEE iLocy