Did you know a building layout can affect student performance by up to 25 percent? If you think architects don't consider building layout when they design, think again. And if you consider brick and mortar to be inconsequential in not only learning, but also in mood,...
Interior design is an important element for all child care centers. Keep reading for 5 interior design tips for your child care facility. P.T. Barnum the showman and founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus once said, "To me, there is no picture so beautiful as...
Construction Terms: How to Talk the Talk Building a childcare center can be exciting. But even if this isn't your first rodeo, you will be dealing with mortgages, contracts, building design, change orders, warranties, inspections, escrow accounts... the list goes on....
Top 5 Benefits of Adding a Childcare Center to your Business Office Complex If you're a parent, you understand that one of the hardest things to do is leave your child at a childcare center. Even the most cooperative kids don't seem to want to be separated from their...
Building Child Care: What 6 Items Cost the Most? A guide to help you make smart choices during the design of your child care center. When people think about designing a child care center, they often imagine it as a glorified house with a few extra bathrooms. But the...
Child care center interior design is often an afterthought when preparing a new center. When we think of child care centers, we think of kids running on a playground, or playing with toys in a carpeted room.But rarely, if at all, do we stop to consider the importance...
The demand for child care is on the rise. In fact, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that it will be among the fastest growing industries through the year 2020.If you're looking to enter this industry and start your own child care center, you need to start with...
A strategic location is crucial for any business to flourish and the best childcare location is the one that fits your business goals. Of course, knowing your market matters a great deal to the success of your establishment, but the best location for your childcare...
Are you about to embark on a child care center design project, perhaps for the first time? These projects are becoming more common. Even universities are introducing them to help support workers' families - so they're a good source of business.First, there are a...
Getting started with childcare interior design is a deceptively difficult task. It seems as though it would be easy; just throw down some tables & chairs, put up some picture and you're set, right? Well, not exactly. Young kids require a daycare interior design...
As you dream about how you want your childcare center to look, gather design inspiration ideas and photos of what you like. Inspiration photos can be gathered from a number of sources. We recommend using an idea collecting website like Pinterest or Houzz to create...
Commercial development sets the course for business. And good commercial spaces magnify the businesses that occupy them. Childcare in commercial development is a win-win for the whole community. As businesses have to account for the many sides of their employees'...
Design plays a huge role in a care center and child care center design styles can vary widely. While function is obviously more important than form, a unique design can keep the kids entertained and happy while encouraging creativity. Creative centers take advantage...
We recommend using synthetic turf on our Commercial projects any time the budget allows. It does not require pesticides, fertilizer, an irrigation system or mowing. It’s a great cushioned surface for playground equipment fall zones. We work closely with wonderful...
We are excited to share new photos of Primrose School of Buckhead. These photos do an excellent job of displaying our Interior Finish Selections for this project. This childcare facility is on the ground floor of a prominent 10-story office building in the Buckhead...
Imagine driving down a busy street, eyes flicking from the road to the endless parade of signs competing for your attention. In this chaotic visual landscape, how do you ensure that your monument sign stands out, especially when zoning laws have pushed it so far back...
Discover how architects transformed the Peabody Terrace Children’s Center into a harmonious and functional space that complements the building’s design. Learn about the collaborative design process and the custom-storage structures that enhance the outdoor experience for children. Completed in 2015, this project aligns with the pedagogical goals of the young occupants.
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