Smith Group Designs New Language Center
CHICAGO — The new Sandi Point Errant Language and Culture Center at the University of Chicago was recently completed, marking the first in a series of improvement projects planned for…
January 2008
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Henneberry Eddy Designs $1.1 Million Makeover
PORTLAND, Ore. — The $1.1 million renovation of a mid-century residence hall at Lewis & Clark College has breathed new life into a building that was once the least desirable…
Siemens Lowers Costs With Energy Program
MONTEREY, Calif. — Siemens Building Technologies Inc. is implementing several facility improvements at Monterey Peninsula College that are expected to save the school more than $2.4 million in annual energy…
Honeywell Powers Up Schools Nationwide
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — As schools continue to seek improved maintenance programs and renovate outdated facilities, several districts and colleges are turning to Honeywell International, a provider of services designed…
Boarding School Addition Expected to Achieve Significant Savings
WESTON, Mass. — The new 21,000-square-foot addition to the Cambridge School of Weston campus is designed to significantly reduce impacts on the environment through several water- and energy-saving features and…
New Lock System Improves Security at Napa Valley School District
NAPA, Calif. — A new keyway system in place at Napa Valley Unified School District is expected to significantly improve security by providing better key control and allowing safer lockdown…
Fabric Ducts Could Cut School Costs
FLORENCE, Texas — Florence Independent School District’s new $2.4 million gymnasium is expected to achieve significant savings on operational costs due to an alternative air distribution system. Designed by Fromberg…
STV Develops Custom-Made Software for Massachusetts Schools
BOSTON — New York-based architectural firm STV Inc. developed a special software program to assist the Massachusetts School Building Authority in performing a statewide needs assessment for school repairs. The…
Acoustical Shell
The new Forte Full-Stage Acoustical Shell from Wenger Corp. improves onstage communication between performers and sound projection to audiences. Designed for small- to medium-sized performance venues, the side and rear towers combine with ceiling panels to reflect and diffuse sound.
All panels feature 1 percent honeycomb core construction and are available in several colors and laminate finishes. The shell’s towers can be arranged to suit different ensembles and venues, and nest together when not in use. Built-in, non-marring casters feature locks for stability.
Q&A ROUNDTABLE Jan/Feb 2008- Design Roundtable
Boner Monberg MountAlthough the evolution of K-12 classroom design may sometimes appear to move at a snail’s pace, there have been significant changes in the last five to 10 years…