Stephen SpringsStephen Springs, FAIA, is a senior principal at Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects in Dallas, Texas.Rec CenterDesigning Health and Wellness Space Into Rec CentersLast month, I wrote about ways in which the National Recreation and Park Association’s three pillars can be incorporated into the facility design process. Conservation was first; next, we’ll highlight design opportunities for health and wellness, NRPA’s sOctober 19, 2016Rec CenterIncorporating Conservation into Rec Facility DesignAs NRPA states, “parks are critical in the role of preserving natural resources that have real economic benefits for communities.” In a world where commercial development and interruptions with nature are only a common council vote away, the job of presSeptember 27, 2016Rec CenterAcoustic Considerations When Designing Rec CentersPoor acoustics in a recreation facility can be more than a mere nuisance. Avoiding the issue during design may help the construction budget then, but at what cost? Budgeting for acoustics in the design stage makes for a more functional and pleasant buildiMay 10, 2016Rec CenterDesigning Recreation Centers for SeniorsRemade assumptions about older generations can't help but reshape the design of senior centers.February 25, 2015Previous PagePage 4 of 4Top StoriesNewsletter OnlyAB Today Replay - Week of October 5Test your knowledge of this week's top stories from AB Today with five quick multiple-choice questions.OperationsYouth Hockey Owner Threatened Suspensions of 10-Year-Olds Over Mom's Branded JacketsFundraisingFundraising Friday: Multimillion-Dollar Gifts to Texas State, Southwest Minnesota State, UVALegalIdaho High School Responds to Allegations Football Players Wrote About Wanting to Kill Female StudentSponsored ContentBeyond the Game: Lighting Trends Elevating the Sports Experience
