Design Share Awards 2008
The goal of the DesignShare Awards is to find learning environments that champion innovative design concepts and educational programs. Teams of educators and architects that submitted projects were asked to…
News
Read More
New Wisconsin Middle School Designed to Save Energy, Water
MILWAUKEE — Officials at Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District held a dedication ceremony Sept. 6 for the new eco-friendly East Middle School, which will serve 1,000 sixth through eighth-grade students….
Claremont McKenna Undergoes $9.5 Million Renovation
CLAREMONT, Calif. — A $9.5 million renovation of 40-year-old, side-by-side residence halls is complete at Claremont McKenna College, allowing students to move in for the 2008-09 school year. The two…
NTD, Echo Pacific Save District $500,000 With Early Completion
SAN DIEGO — NTD Architecture and Echo Pacific Construction Inc. recently completed a new elementary school for the Poway Unified School District in half the estimated time for construction of…
Athletic Center Renovation Designed to Improve Division I Facilities
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin recently opened a $33 million expanded sports center to accommodate all of its NCAA Division I athletic programs and recreational activities under…
RMJM Selected to Design More Than 2 Million Square Feet for Libyan Universities
BANI WALID, Libya — The global education studio of Princeton, N.J.-based architecture firm RMJM will be leading the design of two large-scale educational projects in Libya, making it the first…
Architecture Firm Celebrates 50 Years
ORLANDO, Fla. –– Florida-based architectural firm SchenkelShultz is celebrating its 50-year anniversary as it leads design efforts for several school projects planned for LEED certification. With 10 offices — seven…
Housing for the Next Generation
The tech-savvy, praise-happy Millennial generation is here and its members want more out of the university housing experience than other generations. In order to attract and retain students, higher education…
CHPS Recognizes Four Organizations With Green Apple Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Collaborative for High Performance Schools recognized four organizations at its annual conference for their commitment to creating healthy, high-performing learning environments. The second annual Green Apple…