2014
Enid Public Schools Reaches School Construction Completion
ENID, Okla. — School construction related to Enid Public Schools’ capital improvement project is near completion. Four years ago, voters approved a $99 million bond issue, and nine businesses and individuals gave an additional $3.4 million so that Enid Public Schools could renovate its schools.
Science and Engineering Building Underway at Northeastern
BOSTON — Northeastern University recently broke ground on the new $225 million Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex (ISEC). University President Joseph E.
University of Nevada Expands Earthquake Research
RENO, Nev. — The University of Nevada at Reno is now home to the nation’s largest seismic simulation and research facility, and the second largest earthquake research facility in the world.
The university recently moved three 27-ton shake tables to the newly expanded three-story Earthquake Engineering Laboratory. The 14- by 14-foot shake tables are large platforms controlled by hydraulic jacks that work in tandem with a computerized simulation system. Together, these systems can emulate the force and duration of various earthquakes.
Wendy Rogers
LPA Design Principal Wendy Rogers has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Rogers’ 27-year architectural career with LPA has also been recognized with 35 national, state and component AIA awards for her design work with K-12 schools. Rodgers specializes in the integration of design and curriculum and co-authored “The LPA Green School Primer: Lessons in Sustainability.” She currently serves on the U.S.
Virtual Projection Screen
The Severtson SeVision 3D GX Projection Screen supports high-level research and education. Together with anatomy software, the SeVision 3D GX can project lifelike anatomical depictions, allowing students to examine, dissect and rotate organs in larger than life 3D modeling. The screen also offers PristiVue technology, a revolutionary 3D coating, is made in the U.S.A, and performs well even with ambient light.
Aluminum Walkway Canopy
Super Lumideck aluminum canopies by Mapes Architectural Canopies offer a durable, post-supported cover, ideal for school entrances, bus shelters, ADA access doors, equipment protection and walkways. These canopies provide a pre-engineered and economical alternative for both free-standing and wall-mounted applications. Super Lumideck is designed to meet local building code standards for both snow and wind load, and provide a high strength protective cover with a minimal support structure. Customers can choose between three deck options and two fascia options.
White Board Paint Kit
The IdeaPaint Create kit allows users to create high-performance dry erase surfaces in almost any classroom or educational setting with just one coat. IdeaPaint Create can be applied by either a roller or a spray kit, and is available in white, black or clear options. It is best used on sealed, non-porous surfaces including stained wood, painted drywall, plastic, metal, aluminum, chalkboards and whiteboards. The kit includes easy-to-use instructions and clearly labeled products, as well as a stir stick, can opener and help guide.
LED Floodlighting
Hubbell Outdoor’s Miniliter LED Floodlight works well for lighting signs and facades, and serves as a powerful and compact area, accent and general security light. The product can be ground mounted, wall mounted or pole mounted. Its wide coverage area requires fewer units, while the energy-efficient LED design provides uniform distribution. Products are available in a variety of beam spreads including narrow, medium, rectangular and wide, as well as a variety of standard finishes.