ARCHITECT EXPERTS IN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY DESIGN
AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS SECURITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Contact: Mike Janes
(202) 626-7467
mjanes@aia.org
www.aiaonline.com

For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 19, 2000—The one-year anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings reminds parents, teachers, students, and educators of the important security issues facing today's public schools. Architects with expertise in designing modern educational facilities are available to address:

• How the design of a school may help reduce incidents of violence
• Design strategies today's architects are implementing that can make schools safe and inviting without appearing stark and prison-like
• The "schools as centers of community" concept and how it can successfully bring together students and citizens in an environment of unity and cooperation

Experts who may be available for comment include:

• Steven Bingler, AIA, New Orleans, LA. A nationally recognized innovator in urban planning and school design, Bingler's Henry Ford Museum Academy of Manufacturing Arts & Sciences adapted a scarcely used space into an innovative elementary school learning environment.
• Paul Boney, AIA, Wilmington, NC. The only architect appointed to a Governor's Task Force evaluating the condition of the state's schools. Boney's firm spearheaded a public/private partnership that brought state-of-the-art technology, business/student mentorship, and full community participation to a new high school project in Charlotte.
• Steve Crane, AIA, Salt Lake City, UT. Crane worked on Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, a renovated state office building that was converted into a high-tech high school and adult distance learning center.
• Michael Hall, AIA, Celina, Ohio. Hall is an architect with Fanning/Howey Associates, one of the leading school design firms in the country. Its expertise includes helping communities identify financing sources and structuring bond referendums.
• Bruce Jilk, AIA, Minneapolis, Minn. Designed two sister schools based on similar educational concepts and heavily engaged in community. Projects include The Downtown School in Minneapolis, a 600-student urban school based in the city's central business district.

For further information or to request an interview, please contact Mike Janes at (202) 626-7467, email mjanes@aia.org.

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