Higher Education -- Spaces4Learning

Texas A&M Breaks Ground on Campus Visitor Center

Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus learning hub and visitor center, according to a news release. The 211,000-square-foot Aplin Center will stand three stories and is scheduled to open to students in 2028.
UC Riverside Completes $285M, Multi-School Student Housing Development

The University of California, Riverside, recently announced the completion of a $285-million student housing complex offering 1,568 beds across 429 units, according to a news release.
North Dakota State University Completes Music School Renovation

North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., recently announced that construction on the Challey School of Music has finished, according to a news release. The university partnered with Foss Architecture & Interiors for design and Kraus-Anderson for construction services, and construction began in July 2024.
Breaking Higher Education's Billion-Dollar Backlog Problem

Strategic mechanical system design can transform campus maintenance backlogs. Here's how.

Furnishing the Future: Adaptive Solutions for Modern Learning Spaces

On this episode of Schools in Focus, we'll talk about the role that classroom furniture plays in creating adaptive, flexible learning spaces. Our guest is Wesley Edmonds, the Director of Workplace, Adaptive Solutions at OFS.
Being Transparent About School Safety Design

This episode's guest is Devin Bowman, General Manager of Technical Glass Products (TGP) and AD Systems. We’ll talk about the relationship between school architecture and designing for safety as design aspects like natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows become more common.
PCM and Energy Savings in Schools

This episode’s guest is Michael Dunn, Technical Sales Manager for Energy Saving Ceilings & PCM at Armstrong World Industries. He’s here to talk about how Phase Change Material (PCM) can help provide energy savings in schools. You’ll learn why many K¬–12 schools are on the hunt for a new HVAC solution and the practical applications of PCM ceiling panels in regulating temperature without driving up energy costs. He’ll also share the results of the case study at a New Hampshire high school that demonstrated the technology’s effectiveness. This episode is sponsored by Armstrong World Industries.

Successful Student-Centered Spaces

Learn about the qualities of successful student-centered spaces, as well as explore design challenges and opportunities using case studies of three different projects.
Trends in Community Commons Areas

Join us to see examples of ways to rethink your community commons by creating a unified and centralized social space for students.

Adaptive Higher Ed: Flexible Spaces Transform Texas A&M Library

Learn more about a hybrid education space that enables active learning and collaboration in this case study.
Free COVID-19 Sign Kit

COVID-19 is threatening the health and well-being of students and teachers all across the United States. Schools are finally getting back to learning and students, and teachers are coming back into close contact with each other increasing the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 in schools.
COVID-19 Back to Learning Guides

Schools and Universities are finally getting back to learning and students and teachers are coming into close contact with each other increasing the risk of spreading covid-19 as well as the need to shut down schools. These FREE guides can help students and teachers stay healthy this school year.