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Coworking in Place
by Anne Loh Russo Generally speaking, coworking refers to people who use a common workspace but are not employed by the same organization, for example, those who share space at WORKPOINT, Serendipity Labs, or Upward Hartford. However, the definition is expanding. Increasingly, the term is being used by companies who dedicate spaces to accommodate work-at-home […]
Active Learning for Perpetual Change
by Richard Munday Dynamic living environments provide students with exceptional residential experiences that foster a culture of academic success. They help students prepare to thrive in the area of perpetual change by meeting young peoples’ developmental needs and advancing the evolution of the educational process. These residence halls require an architecture that enables new pedagogies […]
Two Technologies to Bolster Campus Recreation Participation
by Karl Leabo and Sally Ostendorf Most collegiate recreation departments are committed to providing opportunities for every student on campus. However, achieving full participation is a monumental goal. Most recreation centers often attract about 75% of a campus population, on average, and then just about 80% of that group use the facilities weekly. These are strong […]
Unveiling Oracle Engineering and Construction’s Innovation Lab
by Chad Hollingsworth On August 23, I traveled to Chicago for the preview of Oracle Engineering and Construction’s Innovation Lab, an exciting, first-of-its-kind facility that brings the worksite of tomorrow to life. As I first wrote in my 2017 Year in Review, over the last 12 to 18 months, the construction industry has worked to […]
SLAM Completes Phase 1 Expansion of Chapel Haven
by Eugene Torone Autistic spectrum adults from throughout the country are experiencing new and exciting changes at Chapel Haven, where a blend of unique educational and residential programs has thrived since 1972 in New Haven, Conn. With two projects completed and a new building about to break ground, staff and residents will start the school […]
An Amazing Orchestra
by Maureen Funke As many of you know, my optimism for Connecticut is unwavering, and the potential of the students in our education system is no exception. I’m filled with hope as summer comes to an end and primary and higher education students of all ages set off to continue their educational journey. According to […]
Safety, Security, Sun Control, and Daylighting Window Film Applications for Schools
by Peter Davey Window films have come a long way since 1966 when 3M Company was granted the first window film patent for a metalized solar control window film. Film types now include metalized, polyester, ceramic, optically clear, tinted, opaque, dichroic, architectural, interior designer, antigraffiti, nonmetalized (RF signal friendly), dual-technology, and daylight redirecting films. All […]
Bringing Legacy Buildings Back to Life
by Kelly McCoy Woven into the fabric of New England are brick, granite, marble, and historic clapboard structures that are living legacies to the region’s rich history. They bring iconic character to campuses, town centers, and large cities, communicating the gravitas of their tenants and the importance of the activities they continue to house centuries […]
How Embracing Hospitality Design Can Help Healthcare Strengthen Patient Experience
by Brian McKenna In healthcare, designing for positive patient experiences is imperative. The rise of consumerism, new entrants in the market like CVS and Amazon, and the emergence of new generations that value experience more than their predecessors, require health organizations to intentionally design for positive patient experiences that differentiate them from competitors. While there […]
Guest Room Design: What’s the New Normal?
by Harry Wheeler Today’s hotel guests are traveling lighter, smarter, and spending less time in their guest rooms. They crave convenience, ease, flexibility, and demand 24×7 access to technology — influencing nearly every aspect of guest room design. They want unique and customized design options with a sense of personality and,a seamless end-to-end hotel experience. […]
