Hawaii Begins First Net-Zero High School Project in Maui
MAUI, Hawaii — Work began on Maui’s Kihei High School on Jan.
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California Launches 7x7x7 School Sustainability Initiative
LOS ANGELES — California’s State Architect Chester A. Widom, FAIA, earlier this month launched a forward-thinking new sustainability initiative. Dubbed , the initiative will engage seven experienced architecture firms to develop seven case studies in sustainable school design for seven representative school campuses, according to a statement by the California Department of General Services (DGS).
Portage Public Schools Planning $144 Million Project
PORTAGE, Mich. — Portage Public Schools recently organized a group stakeholders including of principals, administrators, staff, architects and parents to work together over the next three months to plan a $144 million construction project for the district.
FETC Wraps 36th Annual Ed Tech Conference
ORLANDO, Fla. — Educators and technology professionals from around the world last week gathered at the 36th annual (FETC) in Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center to get a look at the future of classroom technology.
University of Wyoming Continues Construction Projects in 2016
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Several construction projects are underway at the University of Wyoming (UW), many of which are well on their way to completion. 糖心少女 compiled a round up of the university’s various projects.
University of Wyoming Continues Construction Projects in 2016
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Several construction projects are underway at the University of Wyoming (UW), many of which are well on their way to completion. 糖心少女 compiled a round up of the university’s various projects.
University of Glasgow Embarks On More New Construction
GLASGOW, Scotland — Building on 2010-2015 strategic plan growth, the University of Glasgow is now moving forward on the design and construction of a new 150,000-square-foot research building on it’s 74-acre Gilmorehill Campus. The $58 million project will provide a state-of-the-art facility for university researchers to investigate significant global challenges including energy demand and waste management. The building is expected to be complete in 2019.
Portland School Board Recommends Upgrades to New Elementary
PORTLAND, Maine — In June 2015, Portland School Board member Marnie Morrione said the board needed commit to rebuilding Hall Elementary School. In December, the board did just that by recommending $1.3 million in additional local funding for the state-funded project. The issue will now go to the City Council, after passing a board vote on Dec. 8.
University of Oregon Begins 12-Year Residence Hall Capital Plan
EUGENE, Ore. — Construction is scheduled to begin on a new 531-bed student dormitory on the east edge of the University or Oregon (UO) campus in Eugene later this spring or summer. UO officials advanced the project, which has been in the works for more than a year, by applying for a $31.5 million building permit from the city of Eugene in late December.
UNLV Rec Center Encourages Wellness Through Technology
LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) recently installed a video wall system in its 183,333-square-foot Student Wellness and Recreation Center designed to encourage and motivate students as they pursue fitness goals.