Construction Underway on New Sunset Ridge School
NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Construction crews officially broke ground on a new 70,000-square-foot school for Sunset Ridge School District 29 in Northfield on April 14.
April 2016
University of Michigan Library Reopens After Extensive Renovation
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan (U-M) William L. Clements Library reopened on April 11 after a more than two-year, $17 million renovation and expansion. The project enhances accessibility and increases the use of the library’s collections for teaching and learning.
Amanda Owens
Amanda Owens, project architect in HDR’s Denver architecture office, was recently promoted to associate. Owens, who has been with HDR for five years, has worked on high-profile projects including the University of Colorado Hospital inpatient tower and Anschutz Cancer Pavilion expansion. She is currently working on an expansion of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building.
Flooring Adhesive
DriTac Flooring Products introduced Supreme Green DriTac 7800, a single-component, 5-in-1 adhesive that offers unlimited subfloor moisture control with no testing required and a lifetime warranty. This premium green hybrid polymer wood flooring adhesive offers sound and moisture control, isolates old cutback adhesive, acts as a crack suppressant and includes a bond only option. Supreme Green is easy to clean off the surface of hardwood flooring wet or dry.
Q&A: STEM Environments Support Learning for All Ages
IRVINE, Calif. — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) environments are becoming more and more prevalent on K-12 campuses, with interiors carefully designed to support an innovative curriculum.
Sonoma County Junior College District to Overhaul Campus Facilities
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — The Santa Rosa-based Sonoma County Junior College District (SCJCD) will soon undergo sweeping facilities upgrades.
Construction Begins on University of Findlay Business School
FINDLAY, Ohio — The new Center for Student Life and College of Business at the University of Findlay will marry academic space with recreational space in an effort to engage students on both an educational and personal level.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new $23 million building was held on March 31 near the construction site, marking the beginning of the 17-month construction project. Columbus, Ohio-based M+A Architects is serving as the architect on the project.
A4LE Calls for James D. MacConnell Award Entrants
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) is seeking entrants for the 2016 James D.