“‘Dining halls – and mealtimes – play a key role at camp. Before updating your dining facility, consider the following advice…” The article describes three ways: weigh the merits, determine your objectives, and fill in the details. “3 Steps for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Facilities
ADA requires assembly areas to have an assisted listening system. A “hearing loop” is the preferred system, as it can seamlessly connect with hearing aids that have telecoils. Other people simply borrow a headset. Throughout the United States there are … Continue reading
Many camps, conference centers, and retreat centers offer free wi-fi to visiting guests. But sometimes it’s a mystery to know where it’s available. As a solution, you could easily put the wi-fi symbol on your map. An example is shown … Continue reading
“‘We can’t afford to go green,’ is the most common argument camps and conference centers give for not considering solar. But Dave Lee, principal architect of FLA turns that argument on its head…” The article describes two ways: active systems, … Continue reading
The Board has released the next installment of its online guide to accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The new material, which covers Chapter 5 of the standards, features an … Continue reading
“Adding a water feature to your camp or conference center landscape can bring new life to your guest experience.” The article covers planning, natural materials associated with a camp environment, and existing features. Go With the Flow: Three Water Features … Continue reading
“How does one assure a good single-ply roof? There are three things to pay attention to: design, installation, and maintenance….Facility managers play a crucial role in the long-term performance of a single-ply roof.” Read the full article: Three Fundamentals … Continue reading
“Considering updating – or completing overhauling – the guest rooms at your camp or conference center? Dave Lee principles architect of FLA offers these tips….” The article describes four areas: purposeful upgrades, spend a day in the life of campers, … Continue reading
“As snow and ice disappear, damage and hazards on your camp’s property may begin to appear. By identifying and correcting….” The article describes four areas: inspections and repairs HVAC spring tune-up, safe sleeping areas, and walking trails and parking areas. … Continue reading
Do you have site and facility information to post? A place that almost everyone will read is in the bathroom, either in a stall or on the wall next to the paper towels. It can be framed or nicely printed. … Continue reading
“Assessing your camp lighting is a bright idea. Not only does light create a desired atmosphere for guests, but factors like energy efficiency, lifespan of bulbs and difficult of replacement can have an enormous effect on your camp operating budget…..” … Continue reading
Do you have a historic structure on your property, such as a cabin, outbuilding, barn, etc.? What plans do you have to maintain or renovate it? A historic structure report could be beneficial for planning. “A historic structure report provides … Continue reading
“As energy and environmental concerns rise and budgets drop effective insulation becomes much more important. And properly insulating buildings requires wisdom.” The article covers purpose forms, pros, cons, and tips for different materials (fiberglass, cellulose, polyurethane, polystryene) “More than coziness: … Continue reading
“As the roof is often above the line of sight, it can be an easy system to overlook until it’s already failed and you’re staring at other damage that must be repaired along with replacing the roof. On top of … Continue reading
“Surge protectors aren’t like diamonds. They have a definite lifespan. At some point, your surge protector will stop protecting your gear from power surges and become a dumb power strip” –How to Geek Resources Amazon buyers guide: surge protectors. … Continue reading