Wood Shop 2.0: The Resurgence of Technical Education Spaces in School Design
By John Erickson, AIA, LEED AP Principal Most people’s first thought might be a dusty, cluttered space at the end of a long corridor. Down where the noise is loud and the mess is large. Yes, those were the wood and metal shops of old. And my how things have changed. Current designs […]
Flexible Spaces in Education Design
Whether it’s a new building, an addition or a renovation, one of the most important things to consider when planning an education project is flexibility. Flexibility not only for multi-use, but for community use outside of school hours. Education facilities tend to become a cornerstone in their communities and are opening their doors to more […]
Fort Totten School to be First Net Zero School on Tribal Land in the Country
Fort Totten, ND – Fort Totten Public Schools is planning to build the first net-zero school on tribal land in the country. A net-zero school is an energy-efficient building that produces more energy than it consumes every year. There are other net zero schools in the United States, but this new school will be […]
Myers-Wilkins Elementary Nears Completion
Duluth News Tribune View Article Duluth, MN — The opening of Myers-Wilkins and Congdon Park elementary schools Sept. 9 marks the end of several years of Duluth school district Red Plan work, which for many schools required shuffling students and teachers to different buildings. Congdon Park and Grant Elementary, as Myers-Wilkins was known at the […]
