Chicago STEM School Tackles Sustainability Inside and Out
CHICAGO — Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy, designed by STR Partners and built by F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen & Associates, both of Chicago, recently received LEED Platinum certification.
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Top 5 School Design & Construction Stories of 2013
The school construction industry continued to focus on green building and technology as construction on several 21st century education facilities broke ground and debuted in 2013.
Sandy Hook Promise Applauds Mental Health Appropriations
WASHINGTON — Following the passage of the FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill in the U.S. House and Senate, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) released a statement in support of government’s increased commitment to mental health funding.
Virginia State University鈥檚 Gateway Hall Earns LEED Gold
PETERSBURG, Va. — Clark Nexsen, an architecture firm headquartered in Norfolk, Va., announced earlier this month that Virginia State University’s (VSU) Gateway Hall earned LEED Gold certification.
Thaddeus Waters
Thaddeus Waters was recently named project engineer at Willow Construction LLC in Easton, Md. Waters previously worked with national construction and real estate development company Gilbane as a virtual construction engineer and project manager and led the Building Information Modeling project for the LEED Gold certified Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital project. Waters graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2007 with a degree in construction management.
Classroom Laboratory Systems
The Axis Infinity Lab Table by Sheldon Laboratory Systems easily combines lab and lecture capabilities into one versatile learning center. Ideal for general science, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer technology classrooms, this dynamic station is both multi-functional and can be adjusted to fit several different levels. Thanks to a remote-controlled lifting system, instructors can quickly, easily and quietly convert the system between lab and lecture formats. For water-based lessons, the marine-edged top controls spills well, while the large cantilevered sink allows for easy clean up.
New York School Achieves Playful, Urban Design
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. — New York-based Gran Kriegel Associates designed a new PK-8 school in Long Island City. Its playful design and kid-friendly scale gives students a more welcoming setting amid an urban backdrop.
School Design Standards Soar in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — When it opens in the fall of 2015, Springfield’s Sherwood Elementary will likely set the standard for new school construction in the city. Designed in a flexible and energy-efficient manner, the school will also be the first in the district to house a local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club.
Stanley Security Announces School Safety Grant Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — Stanley Security has named Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville, Penn. as the grand prizewinner in its school safety grant program.
USGBC Releases Best of Green Schools 2013 List
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its third annual Best of Green Schools list in December. The 2013 list recognizes top educational institutions, individuals and initiatives that are working toward the common goal of creating healthy, high-performing learning facilities across the country.