Stillwater Schools Design for Singularity
A magnetic use of color and the incorporation of the serene natural surroundings have created two singular designs for the children of Stillwater Public Schools.
January 23, 2014
N.C. School Sets New Standard for Sustainability
LUMBER BRIDGE, N.C. — With a cutting-edge financing model and a groundbreaking facility, Sandy Grove Middle School marked a turning point in both sustainability and school construction.
Southwestern Law School’s First Residence Earns LEED Platinum
LOS ANGELES — The Residences at 7th, a new 133-unit residence hall on the Southwestern Law School campus in Los Angeles, was recently awarded LEED Platinum certification. This modern, non-smoking structure was recognized for a highly sustainable design, careful use of construction materials and resources, recycling efforts and its close proximity to public transit.
SLC Schools See Big Return on Conservation Efforts
SALT LAKE CITY — Three Salt Lake City public high schools have saved more than $50,000 in energy costs thanks to the district’s Go Green Earn Green Energy Challenge. The Salt Lake City School District kicked off this inaugural conservation program in July 2013, and has since been pleased with the results.
Expanded Kindergarten, Continued Litigation Define Kansas Education Landscape
TOPEKA, Kan. — Following a sweeping 2012 income tax cut and a period of education funding austerity that has stressed the Kansas public school system, Gov. Sam Brownback announced in December plans for a five-year, $80 million investment in full-day kindergarten. Amidst ongoing education funding litigation, it seems this new proposal may help the governor, lawmakers and education advocates find common ground.
Classroom Technology
Audiovisual and supplemental curriculum product developer Califone International Inc. released its first speaker developed exclusively for the iPad and iPhone. The PA-MBiOS Speaker was designed with students in mind and projects a clear, crisp, classroom-filling sound for improved listening. Educators can use the device to enhance iPad audio, stream various music and podcasts through iTunes, and guide students through a virtual field trip. The speaker enables whole class and group learning activities while also supporting tablet and mobile learning initiatives.
Laboratory Workstations
De Pere, Wis.-based Hamilton Scientific recently completed the installation of 60 fume hoods and 120 laboratory benches in the 200,000-square-foot lab space at the Wisconsin Energy Institute & Consolidated Forensic Lab. The new, contemporary laboratory workstation design was developed in response to the customer’s request for utility access ease while simultaneously allowing for movable laboratory benches. Hamilton Scientific adaptable lab stations were specified with lockable casters, enabling users to easily move the units wherever horizontal workspace is needed.
Curtis Kuck
Curtis Kuck recently accepted a position with Consigli Construction Co. of Hartford, Conn. Kuck, who has more than 24 years experience in construction management, now serves as senior project manager for the family-owned construction and contracting firm. He has worked extensively for university, health care and commercial clients, including the University of Connecticut and Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Henry Johnstone
The Board of Directors of Tucson, Ariz.-based GLHN Architects & Engineers Inc., unanimously elected Henry Johnstone, P.E., as GLHN’s new president. Johnstone, who previously served as vice president and director of mechanical engineering, will take over the day-to-day responsibilities of running the firm.