COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University recently named Cincinnati-based Messer Construction Co. as contractor and HKS Inc. as the architectural firm that will lead the revitalization of the campus’ North Residential District to accommodate 3,200 new beds, two new dining facilities and recreation facilities.
Cleveland State University, Rhodes Tower
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
CSU Architect/Project Manager: Melanie Boyd, senior architect, Cleveland State University
Specifier/Consultant: Bud Griffith, Construction Resources Inc. (CRI)
Contractor: Mark McMahon
NEW YORK — The Princeton Review, an organization providing tutoring and admissions resources for college or college-bound students, released their fourth annual guidebook April 16, highlighting green colleges and their efforts to create a sustainable future.
In collaboration with the Center for Green Schools and the U.S Green Building Council, the free and comprehensive “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2013 Edition” profiles colleges in the United States and Canada that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability.
WAKEFIELD, Mass. — Galvin Middle School in Wakefield recently underwent a major groundbreaking for its new $60 million school. The new school will replace the existing school, which was originally built in 1955.
A recent addition to SHW Group, Pam Loeffelman, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has been chosen to lead the company as its K-12 practice director for the eastern region. Mainly focused on architectural design for the education sector, her work includes several K-12 and higher education projects nationally and internationally. Having served over 20 years at Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer, Loeffelman was also a principal and board member at Perkins Eastman.
Inovonics just launched its EchoStream EN6080 Area Control Gateway (ACG), a device that provides IP-based interoperability of access control, and video and area control systems. Enabling management of multiple wireless devices, the product allows users to oversee a commercial security environment without add-on relays or customized serial interfaces, according to the company. The EN6080 ACG features a browser-based web server, where sensors are registered through and coordinated sharing of data/records occurs.
Prime Flex 4611 is a seamless urethane elastomeric flooring system that provides a soft walking/working surface over most substrates. Its soft properties make it quiet, easy to clean and remarkably durable. Prime Flex 4611 is perfect for cafeterias, common areas, laboratories and spaces where comfort and cleanliness are challenges. It can also be paired with a wall system.
The CB-5-p and CB 5-s models from Code Blue are heavy-duty, freestanding pedestal interactive voice communication systems, ideal for exterior applications, such as college campuses. The combined LED beacon and strobe light is positioned on top of each unit, providing high visibility and 360-degree coverage, according to the company. The product’s analog InterActTM and VoIP speakerphones are designed to deliver auxiliary functions, mass notification control and reporting capability. The vandal and weather resistant system are available in custom colors and graphics.
