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New Orleans architects discuss the influence on their work. The Preservation Resource Center produced a six-part virtual series featuring discussions with New Orleans based designers focused on local architecture and the influence it may have on their work. They discussed adaptive reuse and new construction in historic districts. They asked if there is a New Orleans style, and if so, the impact of New Orleans architecture on the greater world of design.

(St. Louis, MO, June 3, 2021) The Sioux Falls, SD soil thawed just enough on May 18 for Augustana University officials to break ground on a $50 million housing plan, which includes construction of a brand-new residence hall.

June 1, 2021 (Cleveland, Ohio) Learning By Design magazine announces the publication of its June 2021 edition. Within readers will find numerous articles, case studies, and examples of new PK-12 and higher education facilities recently open from across North America.  A core feature of the June edition are the annual Winning Submittals to the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Excellence Awards. SCUP Excellence Award honors achievement in strategic, integrated planning that results in exemplary buildings and grounds, institutional success, and careers that inspire.

Gallatin High School (GHS), the newest secondary school in Bozeman, Mont., features top-notch, dedicated spaces for learning, athletics, and performing arts. Faced with the need to provide an adequate backdrop to its auditorium and present a welcoming performance setting for its events, the school turned to the experts at Staging Concepts, who custom-designed a new acoustical shell for the beloved GHS auditorium.

Now, more than ever, it is essential to get students back into a clean and fresh classroom that supports improved learning. However, cleaning protocols can be challenging to maintain, especially in schools and universities.

Even with masks, economic challenges, and hybrid models, one of the most important aspects of educating our children remains the way we organize and use the physical space of the classroom.

Modular Collection Inspired by the Depth and Movement Observed in Water’s Various Forms – Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced its newest soft surface collection, States of Water. Inspired by beautiful imagery of water in solid, liquid and vapor forms, this  24” x 24” carpet tile collection features a sweeping gradient and nature-inspired visuals designed to evoke a sense of calm and wellbeing. Within the collection’s three styles, the soothing patterns and refined colorways enhance a calming aesthetic in the built environment.

(Gaithersburg, MD) — The Education Market Association (EDmarket) has signed on as a new sponsor of the Solomon Coyle YE2020 Compensation and Practices Survey. This biennial study is the industry’s most comprehensive source of information on dealer compensation, which includes hourly rates, salary, benefits, and HR policies and practices. Solomon Coyle will manage data collection with final responses from the comprehensive survey due at the end of May.

April 1, 2021 – The Spring 2021 Education Facilities Design Awards Showcase edition of LEARNING BY DESIGN magazine has been published featuring many recently completed educational facility design and construction projects from early childhood, middle school, high school, specialized education and higher education college and university environments.