Matrix Structural Engineers的动态

Mixed use is alive and well in higher education.

It all begins with a long range plan and vision, but the most valuable ingrediant for success is leadership and commitment to considering student needs first as a guiding principle throughout the process. #studentsfirst #educationalexperience #longrangeplan #schooldesign #dlrgroup

Onwards & upwards...

Is it a Rosenwald School? When you see an early 20th-century school building, how can you determine if it is a Rosenwald school? Certain architectural characteristics will be present in Rosenwald schools. 1. “Read” the building for information! Rosenwald schools had distinguishing features, the most noticeable being tall, narrow batteries of windows. Even if windows have been altered or filled in, the original configuration may still be evident. Most schools were built on short piers, sometimes enclosed by skirting. Smaller schools are generally plain, rectangular frame structures. Look for hipped or clipped gable roofs on Tuskegee plan schools and gable roofs on community school plan buildings. Inside, the walls may still feature blackboards above the wainscot, movable blackboards or folding partitions joining rooms, a stage at the end of one classroom, and small cloakrooms for coats and personal items. Larger schools may be built in an "H" plan with auditoriums, stages, and offices, along with cloakrooms. Sites may still include playing fields, vocational buildings, a teacher’s home, and privies. 2. Do Your Research! The plans and examples in this publication provide an overview of the basic Rosenwald designs. Look for copies of The Negro Rural School and Its Relation to the Community and Community School Plans at major libraries and state archives. Collections are housed at Fisk University’s Franklin Library in Nashville, TN. A portion of those records has been digitized and is available online at https://rosenwald.fisk.edu. Much of the information needed to confirm a Rosenwald school can be found locally. County school records, local residents, and local histories can get you started. State archives housing state education department records or school insurance records may also reveal photo collections and other valuable records. Many state historic preservation offices have identified the Rosenwald schools in their state or have websites with additional information. Visit www.rosenwaldschools.com for more research resources. #RosenwaldSchools #ArchitecturalCharacteristics #TuskegeePlan #CommunitySchoolPlan #Blackboards #HistoricPreservation #LocalHistory #StateArchives #ResearchResources #EducationalHeritage

Messer Construction, a regional contractor with national experience, sees a rebound in demand for higher education construction projects, driven by pent-up demand after a pandemic-related freeze. Key Takeaways ? Messer Construction specializes in a wide range of higher education projects, including residence halls, dining halls, classrooms, research labs, medical centers, and athletic facilities. ? Messer prioritizes understanding the specific needs of each project to ensure construction doesn't disrupt campus operations. ? The higher education construction market is strong, particularly in Nashville, Tennessee. ? Messer attributes the surge in demand to projects delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic. ? Messer differentiates itself by being a regional contractor with national-level capabilities and a commitment to community involvement.

With one of the largest K-12 practices in the country, PBK Architects is a great source for checking in on the latest trends. Building Design+Construction Media recently chatted with Dan Boggio, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Founder & Executive Chair, and Melissa Turnbaugh, AIA, NCARB, Partner & National Education & Innovation Leader, who reported that K-12 construction is alive and well, particularly in Texas, Calif. and Fla. where there’s been an unprecedented number of school referendums. Another major trend is school boards showing much interest in evidence-based research supporting learning. Consequently, more schools are requesting outdoor learning spaces, experiential learning environments and extra-curricular arts and sports programs and facilities—all of which have been shown to enhance learning for students. “In this environment we’re in where school boards are ready to adopt research-based design,… it’s the design community’s responsibility to harvest this research and then design accordingly. We can change the lives of students,” states Boggio. #architecture #k12design #schooldesign #engineering #outdoorlearning

CRG's Vice President of Design and Development, Alison Mills, spoke with Multi-Housing News to discuss the important role color plays in shaping a development's character and appeal. Chapter at #Madison is a prime example of how thoughtful color choices can enhance the #studenthousing experience. The art of choosing the right colors extends beyond aesthetics. It's about understanding the audience, the property's context, and the longevity of design choices. Chapter at Madison excels in blending school spirit with sophisticated design, ensuring our student housing is stylish and resonant with academic pride. Read the complete story about the power of color in real estate by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gAGjzaeC

We have documented the construction of a wide range of education facilities, from primary schools to universities.?Our?systems capture the entire building process, recording the development of spaces where future generations will learn and grow. Each project, whether a primary school, middle school, high school, college, or university, is recorded in detail, showing the building's progress until it is a completed educational institution. The footage serves as a visual record of the work that goes into creating environments for education, highlighting the construction milestones that shape these vital community assets. Through time-lapse, the transformation of architectural designs into functional learning spaces is preserved, creating a lasting record of the development of educational infrastructure. #education #tes #schoolbuild #timelapse #timelapseUK #schoolconstruction

NBBJ Design’s Westmark School is Designed for Learning Differences. The global firm’s Los Angeles–based studio worked with landscape architects SWA to create an education space dedicated to both physical and emotional well-being. The lower school campus of the Westmark School, a private academy in Encino, California, dedicated to supporting students with learning differences, is a model for charting a new direction. Not just for educational architecture, but for any type of building. Embracing research in neuroscience, education, and architecture, the facility addresses learning challenges from top to bottom, from incorporating nature and natural materials to encouraging multi-sensory learning to limiting stressors like excess noise and clutter. https://lnkd.in/eqz8ApSP

Get to know our AIA JS President and read about his inspiring story: