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New House Speaks To College Language Program
PORTLAND, Ore. 鈥� Language students at Reed College have a central location to call home following the opening of a new $2.75 million residential house. Spanish students and scholars in…
Arroyo High School Renovations Approved by State Architect
EL MONTE, Calif. 鈥� Renovation plans for Arroyo High School were approved by the Division of State Architects and construction is scheduled to start in September, according to school officials. The…
New Rules For Lab Construction On The Way
WASHINGTON, D.C. 鈥� The American Institute of Architects and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories are pooling their resources to establish new guidelines for the planning and design of laboratories….
AIA/ALA Awards Library Designs
WASHINGTON D.C. 鈥� The American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association have recognized eight libraries as recipients of the 2009 American Institute of Architect/American Library Association Library Building…
Learning Center Marks First New West Point Building Since 1970s
WEST POINT, N.Y. 鈥� A new $62 million library and learning center at West Point is the first new building on the historic campus since 1972, according to planners. The…
CHPS Criteria Introduced in Texas, Colorado
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥� An initiative developed in California that sets standards for the design and construction of new energy-efficient schools could now set guidelines in Colorado and Texas. Criteria for…
Thornton Tomasetti Acquires Dasse Design
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥� International engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti has acquired California-based DASSE Design Inc., a structural engineering firm that specializes in education, healthcare, government and corporate clients. Dasse operates offices…
Aspen Middle School Receives Gold Certification
In addition to the new middle school building, the project designed by Hutton Architecture Studio with Studio B Architects includes a 7,525-square-foot addition to the elementary school and 10,000 square…
Turner & Townsend Acquires Busby
HOUSTON 鈥� Global consulting company Turner & Townsend acquired Busby & Associates, a provider of project management services in Houston and the Southwest. Busby & Associates has clients in the…