Facility of the Month: Portland State’s Brutalist Landmark is Transformed into an Inclusive STEM Hub
In the heart of downtown Portland, a once-stark Brutalist building is now alive with light, greenery, and the energy of聽nearly 2,000聽students.
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From Data to Design: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Academic Healthcare Campuses
Across the United States, universities and healthcare institutions are entering a new phase of transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Academic programs are rapidly evolving to incorporate AI, data analytics, and computational science into fields ranging from medicine and life sciences to architecture and engineering.
Beyond Aesthetics: How Higher Ed is Using Experiential Design as Strategic Infrastructure
Colleges and universities are integrating experiential and digital environments as core infrastructure 鈥� not ornamental additions, but deliberate extensions of institutional mission and identity.聽
The Case for Resilient Flooring in Education Design
Across schools and universities, flooring plays a critical role in how spaces function, feel, and perform. Resilient flooring is frequently specified to help create adaptable learning environments that support students and are built to last.
From Ballpark to Arena: Mississippi State Athletics Advances Premium Seating with Flexible, Scalable Solution
When Mississippi State University (MSU) gave final approval for renovations to expand the premium seating options at Dudy Noble Field in the winter of 2024, the directive was clear 鈥� complete the upgrades in time for the highly anticipated home baseball series against in-state rival Ole Miss.
Lessons in Resilience: Disaster Recovery in Our Schools
Facility managers play a pivotal role in how well a school weathers and recovers from a crisis. Preparation determines resilience.
Students Design Their Own Futures at New STEAM High School
In an East Coast STEAM school expansion build-out, school leaders and contractors, along with architects and interior designers from聽Spacesmith, put the entire high school body in the driver鈥檚 seat to design their future.聽
What Rising Safety Concerns Mean for Future School Construction
Safety at American schools is a constant talking point but concerns were raised further in 2020. T
Board Member Spotlight: Aaron Jobson on Energy, Policy and the Evolution of ‘Good School Design’
With more than 20 years of architectural experience,聽Aaron Jobson, AIA, ALEP, CEO and President聽at聽Quattrocchi Kwok Architects聽(QKA), has worked聽with聽numerous school facilities across all grade levels and school types.
Harnessing the Fifth Wall: Rethinking Acoustic Design in Educational Environments
In K鈥�12 schools and higher education environments, acoustics聽plays聽a critical role in supporting focus, comprehension, collaboration, and overall well-being.