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Design Guides Students at Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School

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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Svigals + Partners, based in New Haven, Conn., recently celebrated the opening of the new Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School in September. The school was created for students in Goodwin College’s growing child study and early childhood education programs to use as a laboratory space, according to Dean Alan Kramer.
The new school is a 34,000-square-foot structure housing young PK-K students. Fusco, based in New Haven, was the general contractor for the project.

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Collegiate Game Changers Study Acknowledges Green Sports

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SEATTLE — A new study from the National Resources Defense Council recognizes universities that place focus on green practices in their athletic programs.

The Collegiate Game Changers study presents 10 case studies of universities that are leading the way to create more environmentally sustainable practices as well as green facilities. Among the universities recognized are The University of Washington and the $250 million renovation of the school’s Husky Stadium.

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New Chicago Event Center Set to Host DePaul Basketball Games

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CHICAGO — Pelli Clark Pelli Architects, headquartered in New Haven, Conn., has recently been chosen to design the new McCormick Place Event Center (MPEC), which will host DePaul University’s men’s and women’s basketball games.

The $7.2 million design features a sweeping curved roof above transparent glass walls. The interior is designed in a bowl-like shape with surrounding seats located above the court. DePaul’s Blue Demons are to start playing in the 10,000-seat event center at the start of the 2016 basketball season.

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The Benefits of Security Glazing

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Tragedies such as Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, have parents and administrators across the country clamoring for solutions to make schools more secure. Doors and windows – more specifically, the glass — are under significant scrutiny.

For extra security, laminated glass is an easy, cost-effective measure in protecting against forced entry and bullet resistance. Compared with traditional annealed or tempered glass, laminated glass can secure the building more effectively.

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New Residence Hall Breaks Ground at Pacific University

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FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Pacific University is set to break ground on a 200-bed residence hall on the university’s Forest Grove campus Oct. 10. The four-story, 60,000-square-foot hall will accommodate the campus’ enrollment growth.

The university, under the guidance of construction management firm inici Group, has selected Mahlum Architects and Walsh Construction to head the design-build project. All firms hold offices in Portland, Ore.

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Diverse Color Schemes Enhance Learning

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LOS ANGELES — The colors of an educational setting can greatly affect the overall learning experience, according to experts at Dunn-Edwards. Dunn –Edwards, a leading provider in ultra premium, low and Zero VOC paints, weighed in on how certain color palettes can enhance learning.

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School to Construct Safe Rooms for Every Classroom

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CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The design of a new elementary school set to open in 2015 in Cleveland, Tenn., will include a safe room in every individual classroom for security against heavy storms and school trespassers. Once completed, the school could be considered the safest in the state, according to Martin Ringstaff, the district’s superintendent.

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Students Return to School Security Updates

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CLEVELAND — Schools across the country are increasing their focus on school security following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last December. As a result, the summer break saw a wave of renovations and upgrades for school security as the tragedies of Sandy Hook remain fresh in minds of school administrators and parents.

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Illinois Schools Receive $400 Million

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CHICAGO — The school districts of Illinois will split $400 million for new construction, maintenance projects and renovations as part of the statewide Illinois Jobs Now capital fund.

The funds will be dispersed among 24 school districts with $306 million allotted to school construction, $50 million for maintenance projects, $25 million to alleviate overcrowded classrooms and $20 million will be dedicated to making the state’s schools more energy efficient. The fund may also provide reimbursement for school construction that has already completed.

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