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New K-12 STEM center hosts robotics learning, competitions in Houston suburb

A new K-12 STEM Center in a Houston suburb is the venue for robotics learning and competitions along with education about other STEM subjects. An unused storage building was transformed into a lively space for students to immerse themselves in STEM subjects. Located in Texas City, the ISD Marathon STEM and Robotics Center is the first of its kind in the district. 


Student Housing

The University of Michigan addresses a decades-long student housing shortage with a new housing-dining facility

The University of Michigan has faced a decades-long shortage of on-campus student housing. In a couple of years, the situation should significantly improve with the addition of a new residential community on Central Campus in Ann Arbor, Mich. The University of Michigan has engaged American Campus Communities in a public-private partnership to lead the development of the environmentally sustainable living-learning student community.



Great Solutions

41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors

AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

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Jul 20, 2012

K-12 Schools Report: ‘A lot of pent-up need,’ with optimism for ’13

The Giants 300 Top 25 AEC Firms in the K-12 Schools Sector.

Jul 16, 2012

Business school goes for maximum vision, transparency, and safety with fire rated glass

Architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provided vision and maximum fire safety using fire rated glazing that seamlessly matched the look of other non-rated glazing systems.

Jul 12, 2012

Chicago Public Schools names Lend Lease team as construction manager

Under this Capital Improvement Program, the Lend Lease team will be responsible for renovation and life safety work at over 100 Chicago Public Schools across the City.

Jul 2, 2012

Plumosa School of the Arts earns LEED Gold

Education project dedicated to teaching sustainability in the classroom.

Jun 12, 2012

BCA Architects transforms Anaheim schools into dynamic learning environments

BCA Architects was selected to update the district's long-range master plan.

Jun 8, 2012

Nauset Construction completing sustainable dorm for Brooks School

Student input on green elements provides learning experience.

Jun 8, 2012

Chestnut Hill College dedicates Jack and Rosemary Murphy Gulati complex

Casaccio Yu Architects designed the 11,300-sf fitness and social complex.

Jun 1, 2012

New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

May 31, 2012

2011 Reconstruction Award Profile: Seegers Student Union at Muhlenberg College

Seegers Student Union at Muhlenberg College has been reconstructed to serve as the core of social life on campus.

May 31, 2012

New School’s University Center in NYC topped out

16-story will provide new focal point for campus.

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