Today, learning occurs everywhere, which is why architects have started designing both formal and informal educational spaces to include the collaborative, high-tech learning features that stu-dents require outside of the traditional classroom.
The Wyoming State Legislature established the School Facilities Department (SFD) in 2002 to oversee construction of K-12 schools throughout the state. Since then, Wyoming has built more than 75 new schools and spent an estimated $3.5 billion on the construction, renovation and maintenance of its educational facilities.
SALISBURY, N.C. — Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. is embarking on a landmark solar energy project. When completed, the school’s new photovoltaic installation will be the largest solar energy project in the southeastern U.S., contributing to Catawba’s Green Step Initiative, which aims to achieve campus-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. Work on the project officially began in January and will be fully implemented later this spring.
CHICAGO — Locally based Reed Construction has completed Phase II of a new simulation lab at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The lab finally gives students and medical providers the technology and space they need for critical training, expanding the lab’s square footage from a cramped 1,800-square-foot room to a 15,000-square-foot center.
HGA Architects and Engineers announced the hiring of Kaveh Amirdelfan, AIA, LEED AP BD+C as the new associate vice president and principal at the firm’s Los Angeles office. In this new role, Amirdelfan will direct client relations and new business development for the arts, community and higher education practice group. Amirdelfan was previously a principal with DLR Group in Santa Monica, Calif., serving as that firm’s higher education sector leader.
Deck-O-Seal, a division of W. R. Meadows, is now offering HS-1 SL, a one-part, self-leveling hybrid polymer sealant for various pool applications. This hybrid polymer sealant was designed for horizontal expansion joints in swimming pool decks, sidewalks and other applications. HS-1 SL is packaged in a convenient, easy-to-use 62-ounce pouch that has a shelf life of twelve months. The product comes with an application tip for easy application to joints, and the foil pouch is re-sealable for future use.
