HMC Architects’ Oliver Nicolas on Regional Trends, Deferred Maintenance and Early Collaboration
HMC Architects recently welcomed Oliver Nicolas to the firm’s PreK-12 practice as Principal-in-Charge.
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Modernizing Higher Education Campus Facilities Without Interrupting Learning
Higher education campuses rarely have the luxury of shutting down for construction.
Invisible Hardening: Designing Safe, Sunlit K-12 Spaces Through Human-Centered Design
Today, educational architects and school districts recognize that physical security must coexist with a student’s psychological well-being.
Fast-Tracking the Future: How Mass Timber and P3 Delivery Are Shaping MSU Denver’s Summit House
Construction recently topped out on Metropolitan State University of Denver’s (MSU Denver) Summit House, a 12-story student housing development that marks the university’s first on-campus residence hall in its 60-year history.
The Science Behind Better School Design
While conversations once centered on flexible classrooms, daylighting and collaborative spaces, today’s education planners are asking a more fundamental question: how does the environment itself influence learning?
How to Design Playgrounds for Physical, Emotional and Social Wellness
Playground design has evolved beyond swings and slides.
Phased Strategies to Achieve Modern Campus Transformations
Many aging school facilities are in need of repair, failing to meet current building code and safety standards, and requiring significant investment.
How Strategic Design Supports Effective Evacuation and Emergency Access for Enhanced School Safety
As schools evolve to support flexible learning environments, they must also be designed to help occupants move safely during emergencies without sacrificing openness or functionality.
Designing for Belonging: A Conversation with Dr. Drew Coleman
For Dr. Drew Coleman, Chief of Schools at Jeffco Public Schools, the physical environment is an important — and sometimes overlooked — part of that experience.
Why Schools Are Designing for Durability
As schools invest in construction and renovation projects, facility teams are paying closer attention to how design decisions affect maintenance demands, operational efficiency, accessibility, and long-term reliability.