Columbus Elementary School Achieves LEED Silver
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 142-year-old Stewart Alternative Elementary School in Columbus reopened in January 2015 after undergoing an extensive renovation.
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Q&A: The Builder’s Role in School Sustainability
For many schools, colleges and universities, sustainability is now simply part of the institutional culture.
UNLV Rec Center Encourages Wellness Through Technology
LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) recently installed a video wall system in its 183,333-square-foot Student Wellness and Recreation Center designed to encourage and motivate students as they pursue fitness goals.
Jacksonville University Raises Funds for Programs, Facilities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville University’s (JU) ASPIRE campaign recently surpassed $100 million in funding raised towards improving and expanding programs and facilities for students.
Scott Layne
The Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) has named Scott Layne, ALEP, chair of its Board of Directors. Layne is also the assistant superintendent for support services for the Irving Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. After receiving a degree in architectural studies from the University of Illinois, his career in public education began in the Katy Independent School District in 1982. Six years later, he was named the director of school plant services for Midland ISD.
Snow & Ice Melting Solution
A new app and online tool developed by tekmar Control Systems, a Watts Water Technologies company, assists users in designing their own snow and ice melting solutions. Contractors and engineers can use the app and online tool to enter design parameters and instantly receive the information needed to specify the correct control solution, prepare a quote and successfully complete an installation.
Rhode Island School of Design Revamps Illustration Building
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The prestigious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence unveiled an extensive $12.1 million renovation of its Illustration Studies Building (ISB) on Oct. 10.
University of Georgia Dedicates Solar Energy Project
ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia and Atlanta-headquartered Georgia Power have partnered on a 1-megawatt solar energy project on the university’s campus in Athens to help expand the state’s portfolio of power generation options.
Randolph Field ISD Preps for New High School Building
UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Randolph Field Independent School District in Universal City recently began site development work to prepare for the installation of a new two-story, 47,400-square-foot school facility. The school district partnered with design-build construction firm Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas to complete the project using the firm’s Accelerated Building System (ABS) prefabricated construction method.
DU Tops Off New Engineering & Computer Science Building
DENVER — Construction on a new engineering and computer science building at the University of Denver (DU) is well underway after a topping off ceremony was held on Dec. 18. Students, faculty, staff and donors gathered to watch a 60,000-pound dome be placed on the new 110,000-square-foot facility.