Lawrence Speck Joins LPA Design Studios
LPA Design Studios has welcomed Lawrence Speck—a respected architect, educator and leader—as a Senior Designer in the firm’s Austin office.
March 2026
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California OEHHA Study Finds No Significant Health Risk From Crumb Rubber Infill in Synthetic Turf
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has concluded that crumb rubber infill made from recycled tires is not likely to pose a significant health risk to people who use or watch games on synthetic turf fields.
Beyond the Bid: How Butler Cohen Delivers Solutions, Improves Outcomes and Transforms School Projects Through Design-Bid-Build
Design-Bid-Build, commonly referred to in the construction industry as a “hard bid” project, refers to the construction delivery method commonly utilized by school districts and other education providers, in which the design team is hired directly the owner.
Elwyn Breaks Ground on $45 Million School for Students with Disabilities
Elwyn, a nonprofit human services organization, has launched construction on a new school intended to reshape the organization’s educational and therapeutic space for children with disabilities.
Classroom Equity by Design: Bridging the Gap Between Remote and In-Person Learning
As schools continue to balance in-person and remote learning, equity has become the central design challenge ensuring every student, regardless of where or how they learn, has access to the same quality of accessibility, technology, and experience.
Fitness Playground
The Level X® Play System by Burke is a fitness playground designed for children ages 5-12, with a rated capacity of 110.
Lindsey Perez Promoted at Little
Lindsey Perez, AIA, LEED Fellow, GGP, Fitwell Amb., was recently promoted to Community Studio Principal in the Orlando, Fla., office of Little.
Board Member Spotlight: Tieg Murray Brings National K-12 and Higher Education Expertise to School Construction News
School Construction News (SCN) was excited to welcome Tieg Murray to the 2026 Editorial Advisory Board.
Miami University Trustees Approve $242 Million Multipurpose Arena, with Broader Recreation Upgrades Planned
Miami University said the venue is expected to be ready for the start of the athletic season in fall 2028 and is intended to address space limitations and building-system operations and maintenance challenges at Millett Hall, the current arena.
Desk & Podium
The A&D Crossfit Teacher Desk & Podium from Paragon Furniture is a flexible instructor workstation designed for modern educational environments.