September 2012
Bleacher
The Speedy Bleacher 108 by Kay Park is an economical alternative for permanent heavy-duty bleachers. The folding seating system can seat 108 people and features an aisle and handrail. Each of the seven rows measures 27-feet long while the entire unit measures about 9-feet high. Complete with electric folding mechanism and telescoping tongue, it can easily be put where it’s needed in a few minutes, according to the company.
Renovated Library Mixes the Modern with the Past
With an ever-increasing student body, San Francisco State University (SFSU) saw the need to expand its facilities in a big way — with a 362,500-square-foot project.
Chapman Breaks Ground on New Arts Center
ORANGE, Calif. — Chapman University is planning to build a new $64 million performance hall for its College of Performing Arts, which will be fully funded by private donations.
States Continue to Decrease Education Funding
WASHINGTON — The quest for education funding was already a constant battle before the economic collapse in 2008. The resulting downturn only made the situation worse. As a total sum, funding for elementary and high schools has dropped compared to the previous year in 26 states, many of which already faced budget cuts in the years and months leading up to the financial catastrophe. To make matters worse, 35 states have watched its school funding sink below 2008 levels.
Bathroom Pods
Manufactured, custom-built, prefabricated modular bathrooms introduced as InoviaPods by Novi Industries are designed off-site, using environmentally friendly materials, including light-gauge steel framing and magnesium oxide board sheathing, according to the company. InoviaPods follow certain building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing protocol to meet specific size, layout and finish requirements. Made to be fire-proof as well as resist water, pests, mold, and mildew, the bathroom pods are know to be non-toxic materials, meeting health and safety standards, according to the company.
Don Bush
Industry veteran architect, Don Bush, serves on board as the principal and leader of Lord, Aeck & Sargent’s science and technology practices. With nearly 20 years of expertise focused on science and technology project design and delivery, Bush has an act for working with higher education and government research facilities. Most recently, Bush was with Smith Carter Architects and Engineers, where served as market leader for higher education and civilian government.