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Furniture that is mobile and versatile is a great way to create optimal spatial configurations and to maximize the room that is available.

Different Zones for Different Learning Styles

2 months ago2 months ago8 mins

One of the most important strides to have been made in recent educational history is the acknowledgment of different learning styles.

At the University of the Fraser Valley, a former campus pub was reimagined into a cutting-edge educational hub using modular construction.

Modular Construction: Building the Future of Higher Education Spaces

2 months ago1 month ago9 mins

At the University of the Fraser Valley, a former campus pub was reimagined into a cutting-edge educational hub using modular construction. | Photo Credit: Ed White Photographics By Benjamin Urban As the higher education landscape evolves, traditional…

The 87 in South Bend, Ind., opened in the fall of 2024 to positive comments about the multiple study rooms, common amenity spaces and resident services programming.

Student Housing Leads the Industry in Wellness and Sustainable Design by Addressing Student Values

2 months ago2 months ago9 mins

Student housing design leads the industry in wellness and sustainable design strategies because the current generation of college students, primarily members of Gen Z, expect their communities to address those issues.

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How The University of Notre Dame Avoids Costly Early Roof Replacements

2 months ago10 mins

The stakes of roof failure are high for any building. This is especially true of educational buildings, where the price of failure or roof replacements can result in significant disruption to students’ education.

By providing clean, touch-free and welcoming spaces, schools send a clear message that student wellness is a top priority.

The New Priorities in School Restroom Design: Hygiene, Inclusion and Maintenance Efficiency

2 months ago2 months ago10 mins

Restrooms may not be the first spaces that come to mind when planning new school construction or renovations, but they leave one of the most lasting impressions.

Riley Construction recently renovated Madison Area Technical College’s Student Affairs Advising, Career and Transfer Center in Madison, Wis., all while maintaining building operations.

How Choosing the Right Construction Partner Shapes Campus Success

2 months ago2 months ago10 mins

Driven by a growing need to modernize aging facilities and adapt to shifting enrollment patterns and new models of academic delivery, the higher education construction market is projected to reach $102 billion by 2034.

The Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center rises above the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, showcasing a vertical design that maximizes limited urban space while enhancing athletic performance.

Designing for Resilient Urban Athletics: Columbia University’s Vertical Tennis Center 

2 months ago8 mins

When Perkins&Will set out to design the Milstein Family Tennis Center, the firm faced the dual challenge of replacing an aging structure within Columbia University’s Baker Athletics Complex while also reflecting the institution’s commitment to resilient, high-performance design.

Higher Education Facilities: Why Renovations Are Outpacing New Construction

3 months ago3 months ago7 mins

More of today’s funding is being directed toward strategic renovations of existing buildings, either to enhance current functions or adapt spaces to new uses.