It’s back to school time! As you know, the education sector never seems to slow down. This month, we’re featuring both public and private education projects spanning from kindergarten through higher education, all across New England.
Anastasia Barnes
I’m always so impressed with the resources today’s students have at their fingertips. I’m referring to the modern classrooms with high-tech features, state-of-the-art technology, and comfortable furniture. When I was a kid, I had a desk, a chair and a locker. That was it. Or at least that’s how I remember it!
David Kempskie’s article on page 19 is a perfect example of the many advances schools have made to better prepare their students for future careers. In his piece, Kempskie says, “Equipment and technology offered in these [STEM] labs motivates students to come back during breaks to work on projects and participate in related after-school extracurriculars.” Return to a classroom voluntarily? I always struggled with science as a kid, but sometimes I wonder if my science classrooms had been more inspiring and creative, would I have developed more of a passion for these subjects?
Students explore sustainable energy options for school construction.
HP has been actively expanding its presence in the Northern New England area, with both content and readership. I’m pleased to have a Vermont-based project as our cover story. Read more about the Winooski School District’s campus-wide project on page 26. Check out this scan code, supplied by ReArch Company, where viewers can watch a video featuring Winooski students exploring sustainable energy options for the school’s construction project.
This is our seventh month that includes our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) section. Thanks to our dedicated J.E.D.I. editorial committee, we continue to share thought-provoking insights from industry professionals who are “walking the walk” when it comes to this important topic. We are delighted to share a piece by the JLG Architects Justice by Community (JxC) Group, as they provide background and share their approach to designing for detention facilities. Turn to page 36 to read the article.
The Build Better podcast is back! We took a short hiatus but we’re back with a new episode featuring Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity, discussing how both new and existing building projects can have a focus on energy efficiency while prioritizing indoor air quality, and the importance of healthy environments, especially now. Listen to the latest episode at BuildBetter.space, check out the article on page 38, and stay tuned for more episodes to come!
This month marks our 24th Anniversary issue. Plans are in the works for a special 25th Anniversary issue, featuring the companies that are driving the evolution of design, construction and technology. Keep your eye out for announcements on how to become involved in this special issue.
As always, enjoy the read!
Anastasia Barnes
