HMFH is a national leader in academic planning and design. As such, members of the firm are recognized for their expertise in issues ranging from facility planning to school security to indoor air quality to renovation of historic schools. Our designers contribute regularly to the national exchange of ideas leading to better educational facilities for everyone.

This site provides information on HMFH's ideas about educational design and serves as a portal to other sites that are also at the forefront of educational planning and design.

ARTICLES

School Design Institutes

East Fairhaven Elementary School

Current Trends in High School Science Facilities(PDF 1.2MB)

Post-Occupancy Evaluation featuring Central Tree Middle School by School Design Research Studio

The Media and Technology Charter High School

Banker and Tradesman - 06/09/03 Hub Trends (PDF 1.94MB)

Banker and Tradesman - 01/12/04 Old School (PDF 1.83MB)

Cambridge Chronicle - Accolades for Green Building (PDF 440KB)

School Facilities Affect on Academics (PDF 587KB)

New Perth Amboy High School Competition Entry (PDF 647KB)

Old Buildings: Obstacle or Opportunity (PDF 1.7MB)

Post-Occupancy Evaluations (PDF 443KB)

RESOURCES

www.ncef.org The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities collects publications on issues related to school planning and design.

www.cefpi.com The Council of Educational Facility Planners International is a resource for anyone planning for school construction

www.designshare.com Innovative ideas for school plans