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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.

Nov 4, 2011

Two Thornton Tomasetti projects win NCSEA’s 2011 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

Altra Sede Regione Lombardia and Bank of Oklahoma Center both recognized.

Oct 17, 2011

Clery Act report reveals community colleges lacking integrated mass notification systems

 

“Detailed Analysis of U.S. College and University Annual Clery Act Reports” study now available. 

Oct 14, 2011

University of New Mexico Science & Math Learning Center attains LEED for Schools Gold

Van H. Gilbert architects enhances sustainability credentials.

Oct 12, 2011

Bulley & Andrews celebrates 120 years of construction

The family-owned and operated general contractor attributes this significant milestone to the strong foundation built decades ago on honesty, integrity, and service in construction. 

Sep 30, 2011

Design your own floor program

Program allows users to choose from a variety of flooring and line accent colors to create unique floor designs to complement any athletic facility. 

Sep 23, 2011

Okanagan College sets sights on Living Buildings Challenge

The Living Building Challenge requires projects to meet a stringent list of qualifications, including net-zero energy and water consumption, and address critical environmental, social and economic factors. 

Sep 14, 2011

Research shows large gap in safety focus

82% of public, private and 2-year specialized colleges and universities believe they are not very effective at managing safe and secure openings or identities. 

Sep 7, 2011

KSS Architects wins AIA NJ design award

The project was one of three to win the award in the category of Architectural/Non-Residential. 

Drew Ballensky | Jul 13, 2011

U. of Minnesota’s oldest building slated for rehab

The oldest building at the University of Minnesota’s twin cities campus is slated for a major…
May 18, 2011

Major Trends in University Residence Halls

They’re not ‘dorms’ anymore. Today’s collegiate housing facilities are lively, state-of-the-art, and green—and a growing sector for Building Teams to explore.

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