Focus on Furniture
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. — Changes in curriculum design carry a great influence in the changing wave of classroom interior design, with furniture evolving to meet the needs of 21st century learning environments.
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Interior Design May Affect Behavior of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
CHICO, Calif. – A survey conducted by the Center of Disease Control (CDC) reported in March that one in 50 school children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), surpassing an earlier estimate of one in 88.
ASDs are generally revealed in childhood with varying degrees of neurological disorders typically characterized by difficulty in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication.
School Gets Fresh Start as Major Project Breaks Ground in Nation鈥檚 Capitol
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The project team recently broke ground on the $124 million Ballou Senior High School project in Washington, D.C., which will replace the original 1950s school building.
Major Fundraising Campaign Aims to Aid School Construction
CONCORD, N.C. — The Cannon School in Concord recently unveiled a multimillion-dollar campaign to pay for a new art, athletic and middle school facility.
The $7 million campaign is the largest fundraising effort in Cannon School’s history. It began last year in its “quiet phase” and managed to raise $5 million.
Maryland Moves Forward in Plan to Give $1 Billion to Baltimore Schools
BALTIMORE — A plan is in action to allocate $1 billion to Baltimore schools over the next seven years in order to renovate or replace the city’s rundown facilities.
The Maryland House approved the Baltimore City Public Schools Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013 last week in a 107-30 vote. The bill, which would require the state to provide a block grant to the city’s school each year, is now heading to the Senate.
MBI Still Going Strong After 30 Years
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) 2013 World of Modular took place March 16-19 in Scottsdale. This year marked the 30th anniversary for the event.
N.J. Voters Pass $25.6 Million in School Construction Bonds
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey voters approved $25.6 million in school construction last Tuesday, passing four of the eight bond referendums put forth by several New Jersey school boards.
Approximately $50.8 million in total school construction was brought to the ballot in Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Morris and Salem counties. The referendums presented will receive no state financial aid.
Jordan High School to Begin Construction in 2014
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Planning for the new $135.6 million Jordan High School is underway with design plans revealed at a Feb. 28 community meeting.
This will be the largest project funded by the 2008 voter-approved Measure K bond, which allocated $1.2 billion to the Long Beach Unified School District.
Balfour Beatty Awarded for Excellence in Construction
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Balfour Beatty Construction was recently honored with three Eagle Awards at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 23rd Annual Excellence in Construction Awards in Fort Lauderdale.
The firm, headquartered in Dallas, was recognized for their excellence in the construction of the Florida Atlantic University Football Stadium, Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) Research Laboratory Building II and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Campus East.
Frisco Independent School District Plans for Eighth High School
FRISCO, Texas — School board trustees of the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) viewed preliminary designs for their newest high school scheduled to open in August 2015.
The general layout and exterior design was presented by Plano, Texas-based SHW Group along with examples of possible inspiration for design.