Richter+Ratner (R+R), a New York City builder of educational and commercial facilities, recently hired AnaTracey Hawkins as vice president of strategy and development. Hawkins will be defining and implementing R+R’s marketing and growth strategies and developing relationships with prospects and clients, focusing primarily on the New York City and greater New York area markets.
Skyfold vertically folding operable walls can help reconfigure school and university spaces in minutes. The company offers the Classic and Zenith series of moveable and retractable walls, including acoustic models, as well as the Mirage glass partitioning system for interior installations. Many models require no floor or wall tracks, and are easy to operate with the turn of a key. Walls extend and retract quickly and quietly without disrupting classroom activities. Walls are also rigid and flat when extended, and both the Classic and Zenith models are very lightweight.
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The 480-student Samueli Academy opened its first permanent academic building in Santa Ana this fall.
CHICAGO — University of Chicago (UC) leaders recently cut the ribbon on the new William Eckhardt Research Center, which now houses UC’s first molecular engineering program and its Nobel Prize-winning physical sciences research groups.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The U.S. Green Building Council recognized 15 LEED-certified projects in celebration of its 15 years as an organization earlier this year. The projects were chosen based on versatility, value and staying power.
NEW ORLEANS — The Education Market Association’s recent 2015 EDspaces Conference and Expo, held Oct. 28-30 in New Orleans, attracted a significant number of attendees. The annual event showcases top products and provides attendees with a space to share ideas to improve learning environments.
EYP Architecture & Engineering of Boston announced the appointment of Christopher Baylow, AIA, as the firm’s New England higher education market leader. Baylow possesses an impressive portfolio of national and international projects and more than 25 years of proven design, business development and management experience.
The Unigear door hinge by Zero International offers high performance, tamperproof, integrated door hinges that dissipate kick back and impact shock while maintaining smooth, effortless door swing. The Unigear design spreads stress along the full length of the door and frame. It is constructed of heavy-gauge, aluminum alloy with self-lubricating Delrin support blocks. The Unigear is ideal for both new and retrofit school and university projects, with fire-rated options for doors up to 9 feet in size.
STORRS, Conn. — Construction began on Oct. 14 for the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) new technology park, which will foster public-private research partnerships and advance the university as a leader in innovation.
