Economic ups and downs have led some universities to invest in one their most precious assets – real estate.
When Steve Sanderson, president of the Wildlife Conservation Society called Ayers Saint Gross and asked the firm to develop a master plan for the Bronx Zoo, the reply was – “we’ve never…
For colleges and universities east of the Mississippi River, one of the most prevalent challenges today is to keep students living on campus longer and to develop a strong sense of…
In today’s global economy, China and India are emerging as new economic superpowers. This status has created a rapidly growing workforce in both countries, which has, in turn…
How do you adequately meet the growing needs of your institution without dramatically disturbing the ecosystems that help define its beauty? How do you build upon the beauty and…
Arizona State University (ASU) Dean of Architecture Wellington Duke Reiter has been immersed in the world of architecture and campus planning for educational institutions since 1990…
The “isms” of the past 25 years – from postmodernism to deconstructionism – have thankfully faded to the background. As architecture, planning, and design become more influenced by…
Just as a cornerstone provides for a strong and stable foundation, good communication and documentation anchor a construction project. Well-executed construction documents…
The nursing shortage in the United States has been well publicized over the last decade. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the nursing shortage…
Each year, Robert Dillman goes before the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia for approval of $300- to $500 million in construction. Every time, someone asks, “Why does…
