Optimizing Acoustics Improves the Learning Experience
Whether starting the academic year virtually or in person, school districts actively are evaluating their facilities with a new emphasis on creating productive educational spaces and experiences.
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Ontario Invests $550 Million to Build and Upgrade Schools
The Ontario provincial government recently announced it is investing $550 million to build 20 new schools and eight permanent school additions across the province in 2020-21.
Texas High School Launches $53M Revamp and Expansion
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held to celebrate the renovation and construction of an addition to Midlothian Independent School District’s Heritage High School in Midlothian.
Innovative New Virginia Tech Venue to Showcase Sustainability
The first academic building planned for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus earned rave reviews—and unanimous approval—on Oct. 17 from the Alexandria City Council for its architectural design and environmental sustainability features.
Core Considerations for Early Childhood Classroom Design
Driven by new paradigms in curriculum delivery and promising new research on what helps young learners excel, the early childhood classroom environment is changing.
University of Colorado Tops Out Residence Hall Project
The University of Colorado Denver recently celebrated its official “topping out” for its new City Heights Residence Hall and Learning Commons.
Human-Centric Lighting Brightens the Way to Success
Ever since Thomas Edison successfully commercialized the incandescent lightbulb more than a century ago, artificial lighting has become a critical technology that facilitated the modern civilization through offering sufficient light level for indoor activities.
New Illinois Grade School Receives Design Award
Laraway School, a new $31 million PreK-8 school in Joliet, recently received the John N. Shaw Award for design and community planning.
SoCal University Completes $71.5M Science Building
C.W. Driver Companies recently completed construction on California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) new $71.5 million Science & Innovation Building.
Arizona Elementary School Wraps Accelerated Build
Construction is now complete on the new $23 million Robert J C Rice Elementary School in southwest Gilbert.