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As Temperature Conversations Heat Up, AEC Expert Offers Mitigation Tips

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation in December 2024 to require that all school districts in the state develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms. This legislation also required the establishment of support service spaces and a maximum allowable temperature. By setting clear guidelines for extreme heat conditions, the bill will help school leaders to ensure their spaces are conducive to student learning as well as health and safety.

St. Thomas University Schoenecker Center Reflects Sustainability Values

By Lindsey Coulter When leaders of St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., first embarked on the development of the Schoenecker Center for STEAM—a new facility to house additional space…

Bisnow’s San Diego Student Housing Summit Tackles Affordability, Accessibility and Deliverability

The first-ever Bisnow-hosted San Diego Student Housing Summit took place on Feb. 12 at the University of San Diego.

Career and Technical Education Facilities on the Rise

February marks National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, bringing awareness to the benefits that CTE offers to students and the opportunities it presents to schools and workforce partners. An estimated 12.3 million students are currently enrolled in CTE programs nationwide, where they can acquire training in a variety of trades and earn certifications that offer immediate employment opportunities upon graduation. At the same time, helping students develop skills that are relevant to the careers and industries in their regions can help employers address labor shortages.

The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building features a textured facade and expansive transparent glazing, putting science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics instruction on display. Photo Credit: Bill Katz

The Art of the Sciences, and the Science of the Arts

The new $151 million City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building communicates its academic purpose almost immediately.

Texas’ IDEA Public Schools dug into data to reduce energy use, save money

2024 was a big year for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. Three IDEA campuses—IDEA Elsa, IDEA Rio Grande City and IDEA Edgemere—earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing superior energy performance and commitment to sustainability.

Georgia Gwinnett College’s Shift to Centralized Energy Paves the Way for Growth

Since it was established in 2005, the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) campus has seen accelerated growth, expanding to a campus of more than 15 buildings that accommodates a student body of nearly 12,000.

Students using VR gogles in the classroom.

Using Virtual Reality to Engage Students in STEM

Montgomery Public Schools in Montgomery, Ala., has taken STEM learning to the next level in recent years with a large-scale initiative to create STEM labs in every one of the district’s elementary schools.

ASU’s University Gateway Building Blends Retail, Education and Sustainability

Construction recently concluded on Arizona State University’s (ASU) University Gateway Building (UGB), a $78 million, five-story mixed-use facility with an architecturally complex facade. The structure unifies retail, education, and art spaces under one sustainably designed roof.

Expanded Minnesota High School Unifies Student Body, Embraces Sustainability

After six years of planning, renovation and building, the state-of-the-art White Bear Lake High School has officially re-opened its doors to faculty, staff and students.