College Commits to Sustainability in Palm Springs
LOS ANGELES — HGA Architects and Engineers’ (HGA) Los Angeles office has completed the design for Phase I of the new West Valley Campus at College of the Desert in Palm Springs, Calif.
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Texas Tuition Revenue Bonds Stall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas universities are anxiously awaiting the governor’s decision on whether a bill that would bring more than $2 billion to Texas university capital projects will go forward in the special session.
School Storm Shelter Debate in Oklahoma
MOORE, Okla. — In the aftermath of a devastating EF-5 twister that killed seven children at a Moore, Okla. elementary school, schools in the nation’s “tornado alley” are looking to establish safer facilities with required storm shelters or safe rooms.
School System Improves Multiple Programs with Updated Campus
DAYTON, Tenn. — Students at Rhea County High School will have a new state-of-the-art building for the upcoming school year after construction work concludes this July on the 230,000-square-foot structure.
FORT COLLINS, Colo.MSBA Approves Over $90 Million in School Construction Bonds
PEABODY, Mass. — The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has approved Peabody city council’s request to borrow $92.6 million for school construction.
The multimillion-dollar bond will be used to build the new Higgins Middle School in Peabody, with groundbreaking date set in 2014.
Architects Collaborate with Students on School Design
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — School design and construction play a major factor in how students function and learn in the classroom.
Baylor Athletics Transforming Facilities
WACO, Texas — Set to the scenic backdrop of the Brazos River, the new Baylor Stadium will revive the vision of a dynamic football program and strengthen the unity between the historic campus and local community.
Charter School Cap Lifted in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — A charter school reform bill that would increase the cap of charter schools has passed the Texas state legislator and is poised for Governor Rick Perry’s signature into law.
Mat Cover Boards
Commercial roofing solutions provider Georgia-Pacific Gypsum enhanced one of its fiberglass mat cover boards: the DensDeck Prime roof boards. With its mold and fire resistance design, the system delivers strength and stability for enhanced performance with roofing adhesives, according to the company. The easy-to-cut mats can now be applied more evenly and uniformly for cleaner and finished look. Available in half-inch and 5/8-inch options, DensDeck Prime comes with a 90-day limited warranty.