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Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library

DLR Group's Interior Design Leader Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, shares the idea that a designer's responsibility to embrace a library’s history, respect its past, and create an environment that will serve student populations for the next 100 years.




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University Buildings

Not only are the world’s youth educated in these buildings, but much of the globe’s most ground-breaking research takes place here. Requirements for housing students are more expansive than ever, but need to be balanced with the university’s real purpose: the pursuit of knowledge. Great design can inspire that pursuit.

University Buildings | Apr 9, 2020

Designing for the next generation of student life: Academically aligned

Since many academic departments have been concentrated in their own buildings or portions of campus, bringing these disciplines into a shared facility is fairly new territory.

Coronavirus | GBBN | Mar 30, 2020

Learning from covid-19: Campuses are poised to help students be happier

Overcoming isolation isn’t just about the technological face to face, it is about finding meaningful connection and “togetherness”.

University Buildings | NBBJ | Mar 26, 2020

How to convert college dorms to support the coronavirus crisis

While student dormitories are well-suited to certain alternate healthcare uses — from housing clinical staff to treating low-acuity patients — there are important elements to consider when exploring how to convert them for coronavirus treatment.

Plumbing | Mar 13, 2020

Pioneer Industries launches new website

Pioneer Industries launches new website

University Buildings | HGA Insights Blog | Mar 9, 2020

Designing campus buildings through an equity lens

As colleges become more diverse, campus conversation is focusing on how to create equitable environments that welcome all voices.

University Buildings | Mar 9, 2020

Auburn University, Robins & Morton open Construction Field Laboratory

Robins & Morton and Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) recently celebrated the dedication of the Robins & Morton Construction Field Laboratory.

University Buildings | Feb 18, 2020

UC Berkeley’s Enclave Apartments features a unique Moorish Castle design

Kirk E Peterson & Associates designed the project.

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