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As a designer of athletic spaces, you set the stage for a key part of American culture: sports. Did you know that your specifications can influence the development of student athletes, encourage the physical fitness of a community, and insure the fairness of professional competition. If you are starting to feel the monumental pressure of […]

As the 2023-24 school year kicks off around the country, think about your idea of the ideal education. Should students become specialists who excel in one discipline at the expense of others? Or, should they be generalists, with broad knowledge and capabilities? The answer depends on the circumstances and the student. So what does this debate

A church fellowship hall or recreational space is one of the most challenging spaces to design. Why is it difficult? It’s the extensive checklist. The expectations for just a church recreation floor go something like this: A church recreational floor should… Now, if you are thinking about flooring options that match this list and already

After 30 years of installing sports floors, some of the expert installers at Abacus Sports might boast that they have “seen it all.” That may not be entirely true, but it’s safe to say that we have picked up a thing or two about successful gym floors. By the same token, we also know what might lead

Have you ever watched a football game played in the snow or a baseball game in drizzly rain? In those conditions, you expect more slips, errors, fumbles, and falls. There’s nothing to blame except the weather, which is accepted as part of the game. On the other hand, basketball is a sport played indoors on

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

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