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(Rosenberg, Texas) – The first day of the new year brings the opening of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District’s Fletcher Morgan Jr., Elementary School. Completed in December 2021, 750 students in pre-K through fifth grade officially occupy the new school. Part of the 2017 Bond Election, Morgan Elementary School is the Lamar CISD’s 29th elementary school and VLK Architects’ fourth prototype facility with the district.

CALHOUN, Ga. December 13, 2021 – Mohawk Group introduces Creative Terrain, an exceptionally tough, long-lasting and beautiful world-class floor that performs remarkably well in the most extreme conditions.  Creative Terrain features terrazzo-inspired visuals in an 18”x36” slab with color selections specifically curated for healthcare, education and office environments. The collection offers a color coordinated base and accent color rods that act as decorative design elements while maintaining durability.  

DENVER — The Neenan Company, a fully integrated design-build firm based in Colorado, is pleased to announce its completion of Mapleton Public Schools’ Global Schools project. The metro Denver project features the school district’s International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized family of schools – separated into three schools – plus the district’s Mapleton Arts Center.

Cartersville, Ga. – Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced its latest resilient collection, Create In Place. Inspired by original artwork, this colorful LVT collection features a range of complementary patterns that explore shape and color in the abstract. Available in 9”x 36” planks and 10 colorways, the three unique styles can be used to promote wayfinding - guiding transition and movement throughout the built environment.

November 18, 2021 (Cleveland, OH)  Learning By Magazine and the EDSpaces Conference are thrilled to announce the three winning products of The 2021 ED Spaces Learning By Design Product Innovation Awards program.

November 17, 2021 -- A slight buzz from a vacuum former or flash from a laser cutter may be unusual to see and hear in a traditional library, but not at Virginia Tech. This fall, a new Prototyping Studio opened in a large space on the fourth floor of Newman Library. Hokies can invent, design, and prototype all in one place. This technology-packed space is the brainchild of University Libraries team members Max Ofsa, Jonathan Bradley, Patrick Tomlin, Scott Fralin, and Sara Sweeney-Bear.

(LEBANON, NJ) — November 2021 — For more than 70 years, Construction Specialties (CS) has been dedicated to delivering design-forward solutions that enhance and elevate commercial interiors. And now, CS is introducing new additions to its AcrovynⓇ Finishes and Dimensional Moldings system that help designers create inventive and unique spaces where people work, play, and heal.

CALHOUN, Ga. October 25, 2021 – Throughout history, rivers have driven the evolution of urban development. Some of the oldest cities were built near these waterways for transportation, energy and trade. Today, rivers create opportunities for recreation and bring people together. River influence on cities inspired Mohawk Group’s Best of NeoCon Gold-winning product collection, Urban Shores.

Florida has been working to overcome changes in the classrooms caused by COVID-19. As design professionals, we strive to create a balance between spaces that are secure with the resources and environment students need to thrive.