Premier research universities are powerful economic engines in their regions – they drive innovation, support industry partners, and educate the future workforce. As STEM industries have evolved, so have education and research environments on higher education campuses.
In 2019, Clark Nexsen’s Don Kranbuehl, FAIA, LEED AP, attended the AIA Large Firm Roundtable Summit on Carbon and left with a strong feeling that building design must change in a big way. The built environment accounts for almost 40%…
Demand for new S+T workplaces has remained strong and even increased in 2020 as companies pursue emerging therapies and look to develop work environments that facilitate research at the highest level. Researchers in STEM fields require access to a lab…
The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of our time. Accordingly, pharma and biotech companies have pivoted to researching cures, vaccines, and supportive medicine to address this global crisis. We already know that facility design…
Research environments on college campuses play a critical role in attracting top tier students and faculty and securing industry partnerships. With STEM career fields burgeoning, these facilities have become increasingly high profile, demanding design and technology that closely mirrors leading…
In the midst of COVID-19, a future home for a school of nursing highlights the interrelated issues of healthcare, economy, and education. Currently in design, the complete renovation of Wyllie Hall on the University of Virginia’s College at Wise campus…
Virtually every college or university has experienced the painful challenge of cutting project scope to meet budget limitations. Even seemingly large budgets, typically accompanied by equally significant project goals, can be quickly consumed. Featuring UNC Charlotte’s multidisciplinary new STEM building…
Graduating workforce-ready students is a critical objective for colleges, universities, and community colleges across the nation. It delivers exponential benefits – the individuals and the organizations they go to work for are more successful, the institution enhances its reputation for…
In today’s job market, attracting high performers requires more than a competitive salary and benefit package. These individuals want to work in an environment that promotes a positive work culture and provides rewarding experiences through its amenities, outdoor space, and…
A senior electrical engineer shares his perspective on what it takes to successfully design laboratory and manufacturing environments for the fast-changing pharmaceutical and biotech industry.
In the competition for scientific talent, the science and technology workplace presents a unique playing field – where the tactics range from location, to amenities, to creative freedom. As biotech and pharmaceutical companies seek to appeal to a new generation…
Laboratories around the world provide the high-tech environments researchers need to uncover groundbreaking medical therapies, make agricultural advancements, and develop innovative approaches to the world’s greatest challenges. Successful laboratories are the result of extensive planning, collaboration, and coordination between the…