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

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    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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    Once a tribute to plywood, an aging school finds itself back in the spotlight

    Oct. 27, 2014
    Built in 1957, Hoyt Elementary is fairly young by most historic preservation standards, but it’s the school’s place in history that is attracting attention today. The architect...
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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.