Stillwater Schools Design for Singularity
A magnetic use of color and the incorporation of the serene natural surroundings have created two singular designs for the children of Stillwater Public Schools.
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N.C. School Sets New Standard for Sustainability
LUMBER BRIDGE, N.C. — With a cutting-edge financing model and a groundbreaking facility, Sandy Grove Middle School marked a turning point in both sustainability and school construction.
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.
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.
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.
Stony Brook Debuts 21st Century Dining Hall
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — The new West Side Dining Hall at Stony Brook University in New York caters to 21st century students not only because of its sustainable design, but also because of its diverse dining options available to the wide range of students that attend the school.
North Carolina Facility a Model for School Safety
WALLACE, N.C. — As school shootings become increasingly prevalent, districts across the nation are preparing for a day they hope never comes. One such system, Duplin County Schools in rural North Carolina, has instituted a comprehensive pilot security program that could become a model for schools everywhere.
Education Program Expands in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. — In order to achieve more consistent and unified early childhood education programming, the Louisiana Department of Education has moved to expand the state’s Early Childhood Network Pilot Program.
Innovative Interior Products Awarded at EdSpaces
SAN ANTONIO — The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the first Annual 2013 EdSpaces Innovation Award winner earlier this month at the 2013 EdSpaces trade show in San Antonio.