Achieving Deep Green in Higher Education
Architecture, engineering and construction professionals strive to build sustainably, but there are always valid reasons why a project falls short of initial north star sustainability goals.
October 2025
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Renovate or Replace? Rethinking the Lifecycle of K–12 School Facilities
In the ever-evolving landscape of K–12 education, school districts across the country are grappling with a pivotal question: When is it more prudent to renovate an aging facility, and when is it time to start fresh with a new build? The answer is far more nuanced than a simple cost comparison.
Wayne State Breaks Ground on $200 Million Health Sciences Research Building
Wayne State University has broken ground on its new $200 million Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB), a 160,000-square-foot facility designed to accelerate biomedical discovery and strengthen the university’s ties to the Detroit community.
Low-Maintenance Tile for School Floors, Walls, and Countertops
Crossville Studios offers the Color Box line of functional, low-maintenance, lasting surfaces for education facilities.
Brent White to Lead Golden Gate University
The Golden Gate University (GGU) Board of Trustees last week announced the appointment of Brent White as the university’s 8th president.
Minimizing Disruption in School Construction
School construction presents particular challenges when work takes place on an active school campus.
From ‘80s Office Complex to Modern Junior High Campus
In Fort Collins, Colo., what was once a dated 1980s office park is now a thriving junior high school campus: Liberty Common School.
Gwynedd Mercy University Debuts Interdisciplinary Healthcare Innovation Center
Gwynedd Mercy University has officially opened the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic facility designed to redefine healthcare education through advanced simulation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainable design.
New Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building Breaks Ground at Los Angeles City College
Construction is officially underway on the $72 million Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building at Los Angeles City College (LACC), a major project that will anchor the center of campus and advance the Los Angeles Community College District’s (LACCD) sustainability goals.
Resin-Bound Wood-Particle Tiles
TreeAzzo, a sustainable innovation from floor manufacturer Havwoods, is handmade from eco-friendly resin-bound wood particles to create unique, colorful tile for the floors, walls, worktops and more.