Industry News

Green Construction Picks Up Pace
Throughout the nation, schools, colleges, and universities are executing green design and construction projects that in many cases are surpassing state and federal sustainability standards for education facilities. Here’s a look at those projects in the news right now and the stand-out strategies they’re using to enhance the learning environment for students, faculty, and community members. Read more.

Latest in Education Construction
From Los Angeles to metro Washington, DC, universities, colleges, and school districts continue building and renovating educational facilities – and planning for growth in the near future. Check out the innovative strategies currently underway throughout the nation. Read more.

Spotlight Shines on Leading Firms
In 2011, LEARNING BY DESIGN celebrates its 20th year of showcasing the nation’s most innovative education design projects. As such, the magazine’s Spring 2011 edition will feature special 20th anniversary coverage that highlights retrospectives and forecasts from leading architectural firms in the education field.

LEARNING BY DESIGN Spring 2010 – in addition to outstanding projects, award recipients, and comprehensive features about education design – will feature a special editorial section commemorating past inventive concepts in education design and forecast what’s in store for the coming decade.

Architects, builders, engineers, education leaders, and others are invited share their thoughts and predictions. To be included, send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or share your thoughts on LEARNING BY DESIGN’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LBDmagazine. Read more.