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View of outdoor courtyard of new Alameda Wood Middle School.
The Measure B-funded project replaces a deteriorating 1965 classroom building with new learning spaces, science classrooms, seismic upgrades, solar power, and a redesigned campus...
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Computer rendering of new medical center complex at UT Austin.
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Close up of HVAC technician's hands installing a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
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Rendering highlighting the planned $30 million expansion and renovations planned by Atlanta Technical College. Interior view.
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School districts are facing growing pressure to modernize facilities while navigating tight budgets, approval delays and rising construction costs. The result? Projects that run...
Aug. 6, 2026
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School glazing does far more than let in daylight—it can enhance aesthetics, improve acoustic comfort, and help create safer learning environments. Join this 30-minute webinar...
Aug. 25, 2026
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Thawed frozen pipes caused $1.2 million in damage to a university dorm. Discover how MadisonWater's smart leak detection system helps campuses automatically shut off water before...
June 8, 2026
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From visitor management to emergency lockdowns, K-12 schools rely on fast, controlled access to classrooms, offices, supplies, and equipment. But manual key systems—without accountabili...
June 3, 2026

Planning & Design

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Aerial view of new K-8 school in U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix
Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School replaces hurricane-damaged facilities with a 139,000-square-foot campus designed for resilience, rapid recovery, and long-term community use.
Aug. 14, 2026
Middle Tyger Education Center (MTEC) Fly Through
The 44,500-square-foot early childhood facility will expand child-care capacity in Spartanburg County with 17 classrooms, family support spaces, outdoor learning areas, and room...
Aug. 12, 2026
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Rendering of curved booth seating area in renovated college library
Martin Kimmel of Kimmel Architecture joins the I Hear Design Podcast to discuss how mission-driven campus design can help colleges and universities communicate value, strengthen...
Aug. 12, 2026
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Rendering of interior of renovated high school auditorium.
Community High School District 94 is pairing the renovation of a century-old performance space with a rooftop solar installation designed to support long-term energy and sustainability...
Aug. 11, 2026

Construction

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Contemporary restroom with full-height stalls in wood finish with integrated sinks in foreground against teal wall.
By adopting a holistic design approach, schools can streamline operations, minimize disruptions, and create inclusive, efficient restrooms that meet evolving safety and sustainability...
Aug. 17, 2026
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A large construction crew in safety vests pose for photo in front of steel-framed building construction project.
The Applied Technology Education Center will support programs in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor technology, engineering, robotics, clean energy, and other high-growth fields...
Aug. 12, 2026
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At Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut, technical education students study how the building’s own infrastructure operates, giving them valuable real-world exposure to mechanical systems and construction strategies.
At Bullard-Havens Technical High School, the building itself becomes part of the lesson. Through visible infrastructure, hands-on training spaces, and high-performance design ...
Aug. 7, 2026
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The 818 Tucson Speedway project demonstrates how development teams are increasingly evaluating phased improvements, renovations, and adaptive strategies rather than ground-up construction alone. This also looks at a mixed-use model incorporating workforce housing.
Construction costs are outpacing achievable rents in nearly every market, and the forces reshaping where student housing gets built are ones campus administrators need to understand...
Aug. 6, 2026

Energy

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Group of Massachusetts state officials involved in funding energy efficiency grants to state colleges and universities.
Grants will support nine decarbonization projects at public universities and state facilities, including industrial heat pumps, geothermal networks, and campus utility upgrades...
Aug. 5, 2026
Exterior view of Oregon State University's Ray Hall at dusk
Edward J. Ray Hall at Oregon State University–Cascades demonstrates how sustainable design can support both campus growth and the academic mission. The 50,000-square-foot...
Aug. 3, 2026
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Waste heat to power facility in Washington Court House, Ohio.
University of Dayton, AES Ohio, Tallgrass and Kanin Energy bring waste-heat-to-power project online to meet campuswide electricity needs
July 29, 2026
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Wildfire smoke near school buildings in California with helicopters hovering overhead.
The American Lung Association is urging K-12 schools to develop indoor air quality plans, while Boston University researchers are testing classroom-level strategies to help protect...
July 28, 2026

Maintenance & Operations

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What this Connecticut Magnet School reveals about materiality, comfort and the student experience.
June 1, 2026
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School maintenance news for September-October 2025
Nov. 7, 2025
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The switch to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become commonplace, especially in schools and universities. It makes sense: VoIP offers cost savings, flexibility, and streamlined...
Sept. 1, 2025
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By Kaivac, Inc. K-12 and higher education institutions face constant challenges in maintaining clean, safe, and healthy floors – especially with limited custodial resources...
July 1, 2025

Safety & Security

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A Madison, Wisconsin high school strengthened campus safety with wearable, location-aware alert badges that support everyday communication and emergency response without sacrificing...
Aug. 18, 2026
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Entrance to Warner Robins High School building.
A ninth-grade student was injured and another student was taken into custody after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Houston County school.
Aug. 13, 2026
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Close-up of blue emergency station at university campus.
Colleges and universities are turning to DAS and ERCES systems to eliminate communication dead zones, support first responders, meet code requirements, and strengthen campus emergency...
Aug. 11, 2026
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Close-up of door handle and lock with classroom blurred in background.
The voter-approved program includes building security, access-control practices, ventilation improvements, infrastructure replacements, and expanded career and technical education...
Aug. 3, 2026