VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Vancouver-based , an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application and data solutions provider, launched a program in late April for wine schools. The program is designed to enhance student engagement, empower educators, improve class structure and bring consistency to wine tasting course delivery.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan is helping bring a future of networked and driver-less cars closer to reality with its soon to be completed Mobility Transformation Facility (MTF). This 32-acre vehicle test complex will open on the university’s North Campus in fall 2014. University representatives and industry members of the school’s Mobility Transformation Center (MTC) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the facility in May.
Elizabeth K. Meyer has been appointed to a two-year term as dean of the University of Virginia School of Architecture. Meyer, the Merrill D. Peterson Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University, begins serving in the new role July 15. An internationally renowned design theorist and critic, Meyer will continue teaching during the two-year appointment, and plans to return full-time to that role at the conclusion of her term.
Orcal Premium B15 high performance acoustic metal ceiling tile by Armstrong combines the company’s mineral and metal tile technologies in one simple, cost effective infill solution, perfect for use in school and education settings. Premium B15 is an acoustic infill solution for use with standard Orcal metal ceiling tiles, and is designed to optimize absorption performance with high room-to-room sound attenuation. These mineral infills are factory fitted into Orcal metal tiles and supplied as a complete acoustic unit that can fit directly into the ceiling grid.
Enso paint by Dunn-Edwards is a high performance, low odor, zero VOC interior paint great for use in schools and universities. Enso offers top performance, comparable to that of premium conventional paints, but with a resin technology that allows for a harder surface than that of many low odor products without using organic solvents. Enso is easy to apply and has excellent flow and leveling for a smooth finish. It also offers great hide, meaning fewer coats are needed, and provides excellent washability.
Silikal uses enhanced Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) to create some of the most durable and long-lasting flooring solutions available. These seamless, bacteria-resistant flooring systems work well in a variety of educational or school settings, from cafeterias to daycares to stadiums. Silikal floors are also very easy to keep clean, and, thanks to their unique design, can reduce long term flooring maintenance costs. A great option for schools looking to go green, Silikal floors are also ISO-certified, and no-VOC, LEED-friendly options are also available.
Norwell Outdoor Fitness offers a line of eight dynamic, durable and student-friendly fitness stations, as well as eight static fitness stations, ideal for almost all ages. Norwell equipment focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and coordination and cardiovascular exercise, and each piece is based on a simple, sculptural design for easy and intuitive use. All Norwell components are constructed from glass-blasted stainless steel and are secured in-ground with concrete block and threaded bars.
A new lighting fixture by Precision-Paragon (P2) is the manufacturer’s first wet location LED fixture with efficacies up to 110 lumens per watt and a wide range of lumen outputs to address a variety of lighting applications, according to the company. The new LED LVT is a high-bay wide body vapor tight fixture available in multiple lumen packages, allowing the fixture to be used in a wide range of situations that may call for different light output requirements.
NEW YORK CITY — Brooklyn Prospect Charter School has selected Loci Architecture of New York to expand the school’s Windsor Terrace campus. The innovative expansion will include converting part of an existing church convent to classrooms and offices, and is expected to take place this summer.
