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Participate in DLR Group’s Evolution of Campus research study

DLR Group’s Higher Education sector continues its mission to better understand the needs and issues important to colleges and universities through its Evolution of Campus research study. What began as a listening exercise to understand the point of view of our clients during the COVID-19 pandemic has blossomed into a burgeoning and in-depth belief system and framework for our Higher Education sector.

Stantec names global leader for education design sector

Leo Lejeune Stantec Education

June 14, 2023 - Stantec, a global integrated design firm, has appointed Léo Lejeune to lead the education sector for its global Buildings practice. He will oversee design and engineering services for PreK-12, higher education, and student housing projects, leading the firm’s strategy for sector-wide growth. As global education sector leader, Lejeune offers more than 25 years of education facility design expertise. He connects thought leadership throughout the firm to ensure design excellence and innovation is at the forefront.

Construction Specialties Puts Summer Color and Fresh Organics on Full Display with New Spring Finishes

(LEBANON, NJ) May 2023 — Construction Specialties (CS) greets the spring season with five new patterns for its Acrovyn® and Acrovyn® by Design lines of interior wall coverings. Comprising 26 colorways grouped in three collections, the new patterns evoke tactile, whimsical and organic-inspired motifs, letting designers choose from among a highly coordinated palette of finishes for a seamless design experience. The new patterns are manufactured using durable Acrovyn®, which makes them ideal for use in high-traffic areas, wayfinding sections and healthcare settings where walls must be periodically cleaned or sanitized.

NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO ENERGY

Alexandria City High School

Washington, DC (April 27, 2023) Perkins Eastman recently joined the City of Alexandria; Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS); Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities; Alexandria Health Department; City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services; school administration; teachers and students; and community to celebrate the topping out of the new building for Alexandria City High School at the Minnie Howard Campus in Alexandria, VA. The high-performance building will accommodate 1,600 students upon its completion in 2025. 

Learning By Design Magazine Announces the Spring 2023 Education Facilities Design Awards

Cleveland, Ohio –April 5, 2023– Learning By Design has published the annual Spring 2023 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase.  The April 2023 edition features a large assortment of exemplary PK-12 and post-secondary campus buildings. These recently or soon to be activated projects include newly constructed entire schools and or renovated spaces that house early childhood, middle school, high school, specialized education, and higher education environments.

New "Live Edge" Early Learning Environments Furniture

Live Edge ECE Furniture

Keene, NH, March 21, 2023 – Acclaimed children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Live Edge collection, a new line of tables and seating for Early Learning environments inspired by the popularity of live edge wide plank furniture. The range of items in the Live Edge collection includes square, rectangle and circle tables in 18-, 20- and 22-inch height; single chairs and wide benches in 10-, 12-, and 14-inch seat height; and long and short log benches in 10-, 12-, and 14-inch seat height.

DLR Group’s Campus Planning Studio defines new leadership as it celebrates five years of achievement.

(Phoenix, Ariz., March 13, 2023) – After five years spearheading the evolution of DLR Group’s campus planning practice, Principal and Campus Planning Leader Krisan Osterby is transitioning to Senior Planner to focus her efforts as a thought leader, subject matter expert, and mentor in major projects. DLR Group has elevated her current co-leader, Principal and Senior Campus Planner Linsey Graff to Campus Planning Leader. In this role, Graff will guide the continuing expansion and excellence of the Campus Planning studio within the firm’s growing global Higher Education practice. 

Shaw Contract Launches Newest Innovation - BottleFloor a Hybrid flooring product offers a unique sustainability story and exceptional performance 

Bottle Floor by Shaw Contract

Cartersville, Ga., March 9, 2023 – BottleFloor, from commercial flooring leader Shaw Contract, is an innovative new hybrid flooring collection made from post-consumer recycled PET bottles. The BottleFloor collection is crafted from post-consumer recycled PET bottles, with an average of 62 bottles used per square yard of PVC-free flooring.  

Innovative Textile Manufacturer Completes Move to Establish a Fully PFAS-Free Portfolio of High-Performing Fabrics

Supreen 2

(February 13, 2023 - NEW YORK, NY) Nassimi - a leading textile manufacturer and pioneer in sustainable performance upholstery materials - continues to lead the industry toward higher product standards with a move to eradicate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from all new production. Staying true to its ethos, Nassimi’s commitment to 100% removal of PFAS is characteristically bold.