Retrofit metal roof helps preserve historic Georgia school

July 23, 2018

Housed in a building originally constructed in 1902, Alexander II Magnet School in Macon, Georgia, exhibited multiple problems, primarily stemming from a failing asphalt roof.

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Quieting a Kansas school with VRF HVAC

July 16, 2018

As the educational facilities within Kansas’s Dodge City United School District aged, teachers and students noticed the impact the buildings’ noisy HVAC systems had on the overall classroom experience. The district decided to equip the schools with sustainable HVAC systems using geothermal technology.

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Perforated copper screen adds movement to Memphis ballet studio

July 6, 2018

Designed by Memphis-based architecture firm Archimania, the exterior of the Ballet Memphis building is intended to engage the public in movement, culture, and connection to the community.

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Precast concrete gives Philadelphia hotel brick aesthetic

June 29, 2018

When considering the design of the Study at University City in Philadelphia, property owners wanted the hotel's aesthetic to match that of the surrounding neighborhood; however, the design team from DIGSAU was operating on a condensed timeframe and on a tight jobsite.

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Zinc panels give Chicago boathouse dynamic design

June 22, 2018

Eleanor Boathouse in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood is the last of four new boathouses and river-launches developed by the city’s Park District to reclaim the long-neglected Chicago River as a major system of water-based recreation.

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Bringing light into a historic New Orleans school

June 18, 2018

When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Samuel J. Green Charter School experienced some flooding, but was spared significant damage; however, the aging facility, which was equipped with 1920s-style vintage wood windows, had its own obstacles to overcome.

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Maryland library employs seamless IMP design

June 8, 2018

The new Laurel Branch Library in Maryland was built to be much more than a repository for books and other media. Grimm+Parker Architects designed the library to serve as a modern space for discovery, as well as an overall central hub for the local community.

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Bringing life to an Indiana parking garage

June 1, 2018

When planning the Monroe County Parking Garage in Indiana, designers were looking for a way to break up the stark exterior of the six-story garage with a visually appealing element. They opted to incorporate green design through the installation of a low-maintenance vertical garden.

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Cooling down a century-old Missouri school with electric HVAC

May 28, 2018

After tolerating an outdated boiler system and noisy window units for years, officials at St. Joseph School in Missouri wanted a system that could efficiently cool and heat the building year-round.

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Metal panels create whimsical vibe at Pennsylvania preschool

May 18, 2018

When designing Stepping Stones Preschool, John J. Di Benedetto sought to create a playful, creative environment to reflect the facility’s Montessori program.

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