Architecture

Designing facilities that provide effective learning and working spaces at schools and universities.

Highlights

Stranahan High School Fort Lauderdale Fla one of 3 school renovations moving forward in the Broward County district

Broward County (Fla.) board hires architects for 3 high school upgrades

Aug. 17, 2016
Projects are nearly two years behind the district's original estimates.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Rendering of the David M Rubenstein Forum planned for the University of Chicago

University of Chicago unveils design for facility dedicated to conferences and collaboration

May 27, 2016
The 90,000-square-foot David M. Rubenstein Forum is described as a place of intellectual, institutional and educational exchange.
RIBA
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British architects say United Kingdom plagued by poorly designed schools

May 11, 2016
Report from the Royal Institute of British Architects calls for more flexibility in school design and construction.
University of Wyoming
The Visual Arts Facility at the University of Wyoming in Laramie

Architects salute sustainability at 2 higher-education facilities

April 25, 2016
Buildings at UC Berkeley and University of Wyoming are selected by the American Institute of Architects for its 2016 list of top sustainable projects.
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Time Machine Tuesday

Feb. 16, 2016
See how far School Facility Design has come since 1928. All the schools shown were featured in an issue of American School & University magazine.

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Architectural Portfolio 2013 Citation Winners

Nov. 20, 2013
View the Citation winners from the 2013 Architectural Portfolio design competition.
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Editor's Focus: Inspiring Designs

Nov. 1, 2013
Designing facilities that are intended to inspire students, staff and the community.

2013 Architectural Portfolio Commentary: Design Connections

Nov. 1, 2013
The jury used specific criteria when determining citation winners.