Stephen SpringsStephen Springs, FAIA, is a senior principal at Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects in Dallas, Texas.FacilitiesThe State of AI in Architecture (for Now)While this blog usually focuses on community recreation center design, this particular will address how artificial intelligence is impacting...May 20, 2026FacilitiesGood Architects Do More Than Just Design BuildingsI recently received a reminder about the invaluable role of architects who strive to better understand their clients’ business. And all it took was earning...May 6, 2026Rec CenterWhy Is There Never Enough Storage? (And What To Do About It)Brinkley Sargent Wiginton ArchitectsStephen Springs discusses the importance of planning for ample storage in rec center design.February 25, 2026AquaticsPublic Recreation Centers: Designing Aquatics Mechanical, Chemical RoomsStephen Springs offers three factors that help dictate the location and design of mechanical and chemical rooms...February 4, 2026FacilitiesPublic Recreation Centers: Designing for Food and Beverage ServiceA look at how failing to plan accordingly for ancillary spaces that many patrons take for granted can result in design dilemmas and even construction delays...August 21, 2025Rec CenterGimme Shelter: How Rec Centers Can Serve Their Communities in Times of NeedEight years ago, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida, I predicted that demand for community recreation centers that...May 28, 2025FacilitiesADA Design Compliance: How Does It Apply to Recreation Projects?Up until 2010, accessible design standards for many components of a parks and recreation system — including fitness equipment, swimming pools...April 14, 2025Rec CenterNow Hear This: The Important Role Sound Design Plays in Rec CentersAcoustics in recreation centers impact both performance and user experience arguably more so than in traditional fitness facilities...February 25, 2025Safety & SecurityArchitect Stephen Springs Suggests Re-Evaluating Your Video SurveillanceAs a new year gets underway, it is a good time to consider revisiting your facility’s strategies regarding this critical component of management and operations.January 17, 2025AquaticsConcrete Evidence: What You Should Know About a Pool Facility’s Most Common Deck SurfaceLet’s talk about concrete. Because it is the substrate for virtually all flooring systems in commercial construction and often is left exposed rather than covered, concrete is an easy choice for pool deck material — especially outdoors.April 9, 2020Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesMedia & TechnologyNebraska Fans, Former Player Duped by Fake Post Claiming NIL Policy ChangeA post on X from a known parody account @ShaneTuttleNCAA included an image of Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule with "Breaking News" in the lower third. The message stated, "Matt Rhule has implemented a new policy requiring all Nebraska players to receive identical NIL compensation."OperationsFlorida State Terminates Legends Concessions, Hospitality Contract EarlyGoverning BodiesNCAA Approves Creation of Cardiac Advisory GroupLegalAll Criminal Charges Dropped Against Former High School Athletic TrainerSponsored ContentThe Science Beneath the Floor
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