Education Design Network http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/ Latest Education interior design industry news from Education Design Network en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:39 +0530 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:39 +0530 Copyright 2013, Business Review 1 West Building topped out at University of Bath http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/1_west_building_topped_out_at_university_of_bath_130618/ The 1 West building, which is a key academic building at the heart of the University of Bath’s Claverton campus, has topped out, marking the completion of the main construction work for the first phase. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/1_west_building_topped_out_at_university_of_bath_130618/ University of Kansas breaks ground on BTBC expansion http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/university_of_kansas_breaks_ground_on_btbc_expansion_130618/ The University of Kansas has broken ground on the $10 million expansion of the Bioscience & Technology Business Center (BTBC) at its west campus. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/university_of_kansas_breaks_ground_on_btbc_expansion_130618/ Weber State University installs GE Albeo LED High Bay lighting http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/weber_state_university_installs_ge_albeo_led_high_bay_lighting_130617/ Weber State University (WSU) in Utah, US has installed Albeo LED High Bay lighting from GE at its Dee Events Center to increase energy savings. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/weber_state_university_installs_ge_albeo_led_high_bay_lighting_130617/ Leeds College of Building to construct new training facility http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/leeds_college_of_building_to_construct_new_training_facility_130617/ Leeds College of Building in the UK will build a new, £15 million ($23.4 million) state-of-the-art education and training facility in Leeds City Centre. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/leeds_college_of_building_to_construct_new_training_facility_130617/ Galliford Try secures Brook House regeneration scheme in London http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/galliford_try_secures_brook_house_regeneration_scheme_in_london_130617/ Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding and construction group, has secured a new £38 million contract to regenerate the Brook House site in North London. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/galliford_try_secures_brook_house_regeneration_scheme_in_london_130617/ BAM to develop Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home in Leeds http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bam_to_develop_adel_beck_secure_childrens_home_in_leeds_130617/ BAM Construction has won a £12.5 million ($19.59 million) contract from the Leeds City Council to construct new facilities for Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home in Leeds, UK which is designed by Keppie Design. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bam_to_develop_adel_beck_secure_childrens_home_in_leeds_130617/ BAM to construct Wainscott Primary School extension in Rochester http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bam_to_construct_wainscott_primary_school_extension_in_rochester_130613/ BAM Construction has received a £3.5 million ($5.4 million) contract to provide a modern extension to the Wainscott Primary School in Rochester, Kent which is designed by Hazle McCormack Young. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bam_to_construct_wainscott_primary_school_extension_in_rochester_130613/ One Spadina Crescent in Toronto to undergo facelift http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/one_spadina_crescent_in_toronto_to_undergo_facelift_130612/ One Spadina Crescent, a historic landmark at University of Toronto, will undergo a major facelift led by Boston architect and academic Nader Tehrani and his office, NADAAA. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/one_spadina_crescent_in_toronto_to_undergo_facelift_130612/ Eric Wright Construction completes Furness College in Cumbria http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/eric_wright_construction_completes_furness_college_in_cumbria_130612/ UK-based Eric Wright Construction has completed £28 million ($43.50 million) Furness College in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, which offers students a range of learning environments. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/eric_wright_construction_completes_furness_college_in_cumbria_130612/ Balfour Beatty to develop graduate student accommodation at University of Iowa http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/balfour_beatty_to_develop_graduate_student_accommodation_at_university_of_iowa_130612/ Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions LLC will develop a new $31 million graduate student housing project at the University of Iowa, which is designed by interior design and planning firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz and Associates. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/balfour_beatty_to_develop_graduate_student_accommodation_at_university_of_iowa_130612/ ISG to construct BA flight training campus at Heathrow Airport http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/isg_to_construct_ba_flight_training_campus_at_heathrow_airport_130611/ UK-based ISG Plc has secured a contract from the British Airways (BA) to construct a world-class flight training campus at its East Maintenance Base, which is located on the eastern margins of London Heathrow Airport. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/isg_to_construct_ba_flight_training_campus_at_heathrow_airport_130611/ Compass project wins Platinum A' Design Award http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/compass_project_wins_platinum_a_design_award_130611/ Bioclimatic European School Complex or Compass project in Greece, designed by Office 25 Architects, has won the Platinum A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/compass_project_wins_platinum_a_design_award_130611/ David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA to break ground on new building http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/david_geffen_school_of_medicine_at_ucla_to_break_ground_on_new_building_130610/ The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in the US will break ground on a $120 million medical education building that will expand its education offerings. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/david_geffen_school_of_medicine_at_ucla_to_break_ground_on_new_building_130610/ BAM Construction to upgrade Calverley Building in Leeds http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bam_construction_to_upgrade_calverley_building_in_leeds_130610/ UK-based BAM Construction has received a £6.3 million ($9.79 million) contract to refurbish the Calverley Building for the Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bam_construction_to_upgrade_calverley_building_in_leeds_130610/ Rosendale Primary School in London shortlisted for New London Awards 2013 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/rosendale_primary_school_in_london_shortlisted_for_new_london_awards_2013_130607/ The Rosendale Primary School in South London, which is designed by Cullinan Studio, has been shortlisted in the Education category for the New London Awards (NLA) 2013. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/rosendale_primary_school_in_london_shortlisted_for_new_london_awards_2013_130607/ Third phase of UW Medicine research complex opens in Seattle http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/third_phase_of_uw_medicine_research_complex_opens_in_seattle_130606/ The newest phase of University of Washington's (UW) School of Medicine, designed by Perkins+Will, has opened in Seattle. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/third_phase_of_uw_medicine_research_complex_opens_in_seattle_130606/ BCA Architects completes 21st Century Classroom in San Jose http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bca_architects_completes_21st_century_classroom_in_san_jose_130605/ San Jose-based BCA Architects has completed the construction of a fully functional 21st Century Classroom at its office in San Jose, California which has been designed to provide an innovative learning environment. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/bca_architects_completes_21st_century_classroom_in_san_jose_130605/ Ground broken for KTGY-designed mixed-use student housing community http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/ground_broken_for_ktgydesigned_mixeduse_student_housing_community_130605/ US-based architecture and planning company KTGY Group Inc., in partnership with Hanover Pacific, LLC, has broken ground on a new, mixed-use, graduate student housing community in Pomona, California. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/ground_broken_for_ktgydesigned_mixeduse_student_housing_community_130605/ Derwent Living, Bouygues to develop student housing scheme for University of Hertfordshire http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/derwent_living_bouygues_to_develop_student_housing_scheme_for_university_of_hertfordshire_130604/ Derby-based housing provider Derwent Living, in partnership with Bouygues Development, will construct the next phase of £190 million ($288.66 million) student accommodation scheme for the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://home.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/derwent_living_bouygues_to_develop_student_housing_scheme_for_university_of_hertfordshire_130604/ Math and Science Building of Polytechnic School receives LEED Gold certification http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/math_and_science_building_of_polytechnic_school_receives_leed_gold_certification_130604/ The Math and Science Building of Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California designed by HMC Architects, has received the LEED Gold certification under LEED Schools 2.0 by achieving a total of 48 points. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/math_and_science_building_of_polytechnic_school_receives_leed_gold_certification_130604/ Willmott Dixon to develop phase two of Birmingham City University’s new campus http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/willmott_dixon_to_develop_phase_two_of_birmingham_city_universitys_new_campus_130604/ Willmott Dixon has secured a £46 million ($69.88 million) contract to develop the phase two of the Birmingham City University’s new campus, which is part of the University’s £180 million ($273.47 million) investment in its estate. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/willmott_dixon_to_develop_phase_two_of_birmingham_city_universitys_new_campus_130604/ SVSU in Michigan breaks ground for $20 million expansion project http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/svsu_in_michigan_breaks_ground_for_20_million_expansion_project_130604/ Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in the US state of Michigan has broken ground for the $20 million expansion and renovation of the Ryder Center. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/svsu_in_michigan_breaks_ground_for_20_million_expansion_project_130604/ Glyndwr University to undertake stadium renovation http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/glyndwr_university_to_undertake_stadium_renovation_130603/ Glyndwr University in the UK is considering an estimated £750,000 ($114, 1050) overhaul to its Racecourse Stadium on Mold Road, which includes new playing surface. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/glyndwr_university_to_undertake_stadium_renovation_130603/ Oklahoma State University to install AstroTurf playing surface in new training facility http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/oklahoma_state_university_to_install_astroturf_playing_surface_in_new_training_facility_130531/ Cowboy Athletic Facilities, LLC, on behalf of Oklahoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, has selected AstroTurf indoor artificial playing surface to be installed in two state-of-the-art fields at the nearly completed Sherman E. Smith Training Center on the campus in Stillwater. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/oklahoma_state_university_to_install_astroturf_playing_surface_in_new_training_facility_130531/ Campus Roskilde in Denmark nominated for Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2013 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/campus_roskilde_in_denmark_nominated_for_emirates_glass_leaf_awards_2013_130528/ The Campus Roskilde, University College Zealand in Denmark has been nominated by the Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) for the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2013 in the category Education and Research. Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:00 +0530 http://education.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/campus_roskilde_in_denmark_nominated_for_emirates_glass_leaf_awards_2013_130528/