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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the most pressing challenges in the world of K-12 education is aging school facilities and infrastructure. School planning services can help.
Maintaining healthy sleep-wake cycles helps kids stay alert, recall information and feel eager to learn.
Photo: The mosaic-like exterior was inspired by a printer’s tray to reflect the diversity of spaces and experiences contained within. | Photo Credit (all): Doublespace Photography By Lindsey Coulter The…
School construction, whether it is for a K-12 school district or higher education institution, is a complex undertaking, particularly when it occurs on existing, occupied campuses, and benefits from early contractor collaboration
This article will explore the use of design-build project delivery in education projects, comparing the two approaches and looking at successful project examples.
