THOUGHTFUL COLLISIONS: Utilization assessments of education facilities can reveal opportunities for flexibility, shared spaces and cost savings.

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Title: THOUGHTFUL COLLISIONS: Utilization assessments of education facilities can reveal opportunities for flexibility, shared spaces and cost savings.
Authors: Sawyer, Joshua1
Source: American School & University. Aug2025, Vol. 97, p108-111. 4p.
Subject Terms: *School facilities, Building utilization, Energy consumption of buildings, Cost control, Resource management, Black box theaters
Abstract: The article highlights the benefits of utilization assessments of education facilities for school districts including flexibility of spaces, shared spaces, cost savings in energy efficiency, better resource management and systems consolidation. Topics discussed include maximized efficiency and use of spaces, identification of flexible, shared spaces to accommodate multiple programs and streamline schedules, black box-like spaces and white box space for performances and equipment storage.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article highlights the benefits of utilization assessments of education facilities for school districts including flexibility of spaces, shared spaces, cost savings in energy efficiency, better resource management and systems consolidation. Topics discussed include maximized efficiency and use of spaces, identification of flexible, shared spaces to accommodate multiple programs and streamline schedules, black box-like spaces and white box space for performances and equipment storage.
ISSN:00030945