The shift from lecture-based to project-based learning can involve facility-focused experiences or externally focused activities where students are immersed in hands-on, real-world scenarios. These 鈥渉ybrid鈥� solutions suggest the next generation of unique facilities.聽聽聽
Construction recently commenced at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University鈥檚 (ERAU) Prescott Campus on the new T-3 Residence Hall and the Strategic Academic Flight Education (S.A.F.E.) Building. The project will further enhance educational offerings and student life at ERAU, which is the one of the world鈥檚 largest fully accredited aviation and aerospace universities. 聽
The Georgia Institute of Technology Athletics Department recently celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center. On March 8, the project team and stakeholders gathered for the topping-out ceremony as the construction crew installed the center鈥檚 final steel beam. Interestingly, several of the steel members used in the 100,000-square-foot project already had a long history with the university.
Scheduled to open in fall 2025, John Rogers Elementary School in Seattle integrates biophilic design principles, emphasizing natural connections, innovative learning spaces, and environmental stewardship.
By Lindsey Coulter The all-electric, zero-net energy Maplewood School in Menasha, Wis., won鈥檛 welcome its first students until the fall, but is already setting a new standard for sustainability. The…
Northeastern University is known for its emphasis on innovation, and the under- construction Roux Institute鈥攖he University鈥檚 newest permanent campus in Portland, Maine鈥攊s a perfect example of cutting-edge and future-focused education.
Marylee Mercy,聽AIA, NCARB, ALEP, project manager with聽Boston-based Studio G Architects, has spent nearly 20 years planning and managing educational spaces. As she embarks on her new leadership role, Mercy spoke with 91视频 about her professional journey, her goals for the A4LE New England chapter and upcoming school design trends.聽
The ability to adapt learning spaces to the day鈥檚 needs is a vital function of modern-day schools. Versatility has become a mandatory feature for K-12 school districts and higher education campuses everywhere.
This spring, construction will begin on the new College of the Desert (COD) Palm Springs campus, which will address the growing need for higher education access on the west side of the Coachella Valley. While COD already has a main campus, the new site was strategically planned to better serve students in Palm Springs and neighboring communities. Located directly across from Palm Springs High School, the campus aims to provide a direct pathway to continued education for students who may not otherwise have the means to attend college.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation in December 2024 to require that all school districts in the state develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms. This legislation also required the establishment of support service spaces and a maximum allowable temperature. By setting clear guidelines for extreme heat conditions, the bill will help school leaders to ensure their spaces are conducive to student learning as well as health and safety.
