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When it comes to solving the climate crisis and preserving our fragile ecosystems, there are two misconceptions we cannot afford. The first is the assumption that one solution will appear out of the blue and solve everything for us—a new renewable energy or perhaps a new biodegradable plastic. Frankly, we can’t afford to wait on […]

By the time a child reaches elementary school, they will be acutely aware of grades: the A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, and F’s of academics. As soon as the concept of grades is formed, that student will immediately begin to see grades as a value system. For instance, an A is better than a B, a

Setting Up Your Gym Floor for Bleachers It’s time for a confession. In athletic facility design, spectators can sometimes be treated as an afterthought. It’s not that we don’t realize the importance of spectators in designing a gym space. It’s just easy to become preoccupied with the players on court. Let’s be clear. It isn’t

Home court advantage isn’t a myth. It’s real. Statistics show that over the past 25 years, home teams in the NBA win around 58% to 60% of the time. Thanks to an unplanned experiment called COVID-19, we know that part of home court advantage is the crowd. In 2020, the win rate dropped to 54%

What are the first things a driver’s education instructor teaches a student? Adjusting mirrors and fastening seatbelts would be high on the list. Those are important, but occur before turning the ignition. What about once the car is moving? There is one practice that every new driver learns—keep your eyes higher on the horizon. Drivers

Construction is like one of those complex math problems that students dread on a final exam. The stakes are high. Even a minor error will result in the wrong answer—no partial credit, just wrong. What if you had chance to correct your work? Would a mistake in the beginning be more difficult to resolve than

A path to fitness through competitive sports can be a lifetime pursuit, regardless of age. But when it comes to young athletes dreaming of becoming professionals, the path to the pros always reaches a conclusion. Developing young athletes for the NBA or the Olympics is something separate and distinct from those of us who play

Well…2024 is behind us. Now it’s time to think about the future. 2025 may seem like a blank slate, but that isn’t entirely true. Just like economists prepare forecasts and fashion designers create trend boards, the building materials industry is looking ahead, too. From lighting styles to paint colors, suppliers draw on their experiences and

Have you ever heard someone say, “that was a great game!” after watching a sporting event? You probably know what that means without asking. We understand that a “great game” refers to a back-and-forth battle. It’s not a one-sided blowout. It’s a game where the outcome isn’t clear until the final whistle. Exciting matchups aside, games

There is a phenomenon called “climate anxiety.” Just like the climate crisis itself, it is a very real and serious problem. At the risk of oversimplification, climate anxiety is the stress a person feels in response to the seemingly insurmountable threat of climate change. You might say, “climate change is a big enough problem. What