From master plan to building program: setting priorities after a bond passes
A master plan tells a district what its schools need. Turning it into a building program means deciding, together, what comes first.
Brian Leonard, AIA
Community & Learning
What we're thinking about.
Notes on facilities, funding, and community-centered design — written for the people making these decisions. Posts, project case studies, and guest perspectives from the districts we work with.
5 posts
- Facilities & Funding
- DSA & Approvals
What DSA approval actually takes, timeline-wise
DSA approval is a predictable sequence when you plan for it. Here's how long it takes, and what keeps it on schedule.
Buddy Gessel, AIA, LEED AP
- Choosing a Firm
What to look for when comparing architecture firms
The proposal shows you the firm. The interview should show you the people. Here's what to look for.
Brian Leonard, AIA
- Design & Construction
New construction vs. modernization: what usually decides it
Renovate or rebuild? The answer rarely comes down to cost alone. Here are the four questions that usually decide it.
Buddy Gessel, AIA, LEED AP
- Community Engagement
What community engagement in a master plan actually looks like
Engagement isn't a meeting on the calendar. It's how a district learns what its schools need to become.
Brian Leonard, AIA
Guest Voices
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New posts, case studies, and guest perspectives as they're published — no more than a few a month.