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From the exterior, Hitt Hall was designed to read as two separate buildings with, a glass connector as a link at its middle, but also read as a singular cohesive design. Photo Credit: Judy Davis
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Heritage and Harmony: Virginia Tech’s new Hitt Hall

Construction programs and dining halls don’t often go hand in hand. However, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) saw considerable cost and efficiency benefits by co-locating two otherwise disparate spaces in the beautiful new $67 million Hitt Hall.

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When completed, the 300,000-square-foot building will provide instruction, research, office, and support spaces for graduate-level programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Photo Credit: Courtesy of SmithGroup
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Boeing Partners on Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Project

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been named as a foundational partner for the to-be-built Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Boeing, which has worked with Virginia Tech for decades, will be kicking in $50 million, which will go towards the school’s scholarships, recruitment of faculty and researchers, as well as funding pathway programs for underserved K-12 students who are looking to pursue a college education in the STEM fields.

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The initial facility planned for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus will span 11 stories and 300,000 square feet. Photo Credit: Courtesy Virginia Tech
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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.

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The first academic building of Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus will span 300,000 square feet and showcase a unique design geometry. Photo Credit: SmithGroup
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Virginia Tech Unveils First Innovation Campus Building Design

The first academic building for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria features a design centered on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility and integrated technology.

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Rhode Island Universities Break Ground on Nursing School

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The presidents of three Rhode Island universities — alongside a number of political, educational, design and construction representatives — broke ground Dec. 15 on the new Rhode Island Nursing Education Center. This sprawling facility will provide top level nursing education to students from the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College, as well as administrative space to Brown University, at an estimated construction cost of $215 million.

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