Sometimes, the best way to design a building is to not design it. Confused yet? Here’s an explanation: Some interior spaces have a specific purpose, like a foyer or a bathroom. These areas benefit from your attention to detail because you can envision how they will be used. Other spaces are the exact opposite. Neither you or the …
Professional and collegiate runners dedicate countless hours to training for a meet. Meanwhile, architects work toward setting the stage for that competition. So what do athletes have in common with architects? Both efforts will be more successful with the guidance of a good coach. As a designer of athletic spaces, it is important to know …
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Our environment depends in part on our ability to give old resources new life. By recycling post-consumer products, we can divert materials away from landfills, conserve energy, and protect sensitive ecosystems from overuse. If you happen to be standing on a Regupol or Padenpor floor, you have a great example of this critical process just …
Coaches know that a cohesive team culture can lead to dominance on the court or on the field. When players understand and respect each other, they perform better as a team. That camaraderie can even outmatch more talented competitors that lack cohesiveness. Team culture is special because no one really knows how it develops. It …
It’s that time of year. The summer construction season is winding down and with all that activity behind you, it’s time to start thinking about catching up on continuing education credits. Here’s the good news: if you need credits, Abacus has courses. Abacus Sports is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. Our courses focus on the …
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Tradition is a wonderful thing, especially in a sport like basketball. After all, the game’s history is the foundation of the modern era. But when change occurs, like new technology, our response shouldn’t be a reflexive “we’ve never done it that way before!” When we are quick to judge, there is a danger of holding …
Think of today’s top-tier professional athletes–people like LeBron James, Tom Brady, or Mike Trout. How did they become the superstars of their respective sports? Of course they were born with rare athletic talent, but we sometimes forget the arduous and difficult practice they endured to elevate their talents to the level of greatness. It may …
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What does it mean to give a student “space to learn?” In one sense, it means allowing time to think about a new concept or practice a skill. To process new material and retain it, a student needs to ponder what they have learned, which takes time. Space to learn can also be quite literal. To …
Imagine the fourth quarter of a tied basketball game. The players are exhausted, but nonetheless the outcome will be decided in these final minutes. That’s when good players dig deep. They push through the fatigue and focus on the individual actions that will help their team win. If they don’t, they might go to the …
Athletic Directors and Facility Managers face a daunting challenge in selecting a surface for their gymnasium and multi-purpose facility that will meet all of the following needs: Be truly multi-purpose so that your facility can be used for all kinds of sports and activities Be durable enough to maintain a high level of performance for …
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