Committee on Architecture for Education

I agree with Cleve Reeves but for another reason. As evidenced by the large number of tornados in Tennessee this past year, harsh weather and dangerous conditions are a known hazard and danger by both read more

Amy, I'm a board member with the NSSA (NSSA.CC) and chair the Design Practices Committee. I'd be happy to help with any questions on storm shelters, ICC 500, and IBC 423. Thank you, Daniel read more

We have seen this quite a bit in our area, with good cause for enforcement. Renovations are not required when already an educational use, but new construction is per the code adaption here. FWIW I would read more

Hello! I am working with a local Charter School applicant to vet spaces for a new K-8 school in our local community. We're grappling with the requirement (423.4) for a storm shelter in all new K-12 schools. read more

The NYCSCA has a wealth of resources and design standards accessible to the public to help design NYC public schools. Many of the Design Requirements define parameters for how to design safe lobbies with read more