5 Blogs to Bookmark (and Read Again)
Myths busted, questions answered, solutions offered and trends defined—we did it all here, all year, in The AMS Blog. Join us as we rewind 2022, a year that challenged us, inspired us and has us looking forward to what 2023 will bring.
It was a year of disruption.
We transitioned from pandemic to endemic… navigated supply chain turbulence… faced the economic headwinds of rising costs. We reimagined space for Universal TK and embraced the growth of hybrid design, finding value in the creative mixing of old and new.
We reflected on all of it—how changes in the world are creating changes in our schools; changes in how and where students learn and how districts can afford to build the kind of environments that empower success for all learners, from young children starting school to adults continuing their education.
We explored issues that matter with stories that made you think… made you question… made you care. Most of all, we wanted to inspire you to create the change you want to see.
Here are 5 blogs that capture the unique impact of 2022.
If you missed them, they’re worth a read!
The Best Blogs of 2022
Cutting Costs Not Corners:
How Modular Construction Makes New Schools More Affordable
As more California schools look to modernize facilities, they’re feeling the pinch of pandemic-fueled shortages. Material and labor costs are rising while supply is dwindling, forcing school districts to find a new solution. Architects have one: modular construction.
5 Myths About Modular Construction—and Why They Aren’t True
Modular has been around for decades—and so have the myths. To set the record straight, we’ll explore five widely held beliefs about modular construction that just aren’t true—and one that is. Get the facts… and use them to find the best building solution for your project.
Modular TK Designs Offer Cost-Efficient Solutions for Early Learning
As California school districts search for solutions to roll out transitional kindergarten programs in compliance with new state requirements, they’re finding creative options with modular facilities—a fast, economical way to right-size space for a new grade of early learners.
5 Modular Classroom Design Trends to Watch in 2022
As California school districts search for solutions to roll out transitional kindergarten programs in compliance with new state requirements, they’re finding creative options with modular facilities—a fast, economical way to right-size space for a new grade of early learners.
How Modular Construction Is Helping Community Colleges Change Higher Education
Community colleges have always provided non-traditional opportunities for students. And now, a non-traditional solution is providing opportunities for California community colleges, helping create innovative space to bring students back to campus after two years of remote learning.
Fast Forward to 2023
We’re always excited by the promise of a new year, but this year, we’re ready to celebrate for a very special reason: 2023 is AMS’ 40th anniversary.
We’ll kick off our 40th year with another bookmarkable blog: 40 Years of AMS
It’s more than a look back at what we’ve accomplished—it’s a look forward to what we have yet to do. We’ll share our strategy for 40 years of success, and like everything we do, we keep it simple: focus on the things that ground us, inspire us and drive us forward. The things that matter.
For us, that’s three things. We’ll tell you what they are and how they’ve helped us grow as a company, creating positive change in our communities and transforming schools through 40 years of innovation.
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The Very Best of Everything
As the old year becomes the new, we hope you all find success and happiness as you follow your own dreams and achieve the goals that matter to you. You’re the heart of our AMS blog community and the reason we do what we do. We appreciate your support and thank you for reading and sharing our blog stories.
A new year is a new opportunity. We wish you a joyful holiday season and the very best of everything in 2023!