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Transparent fire-rated design: Where safety meets student experience in campuses

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In fact, at the end of 2023, two educational design experts from Gensler discussed trends shaping the design and construction of college campuses. Reimagining the design to meet student needs The University of Pittsburgh opened the doors to a seven-story west wing addition to Alan Magee Scaife Hall in the spring of 2023.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

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But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023.

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

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The living areas, wrapped in full-height glazing with exposed wood ceilings, feature a full kitchen, a large family-style table, and a TV and gaming area, providing firefighters with a variety of spaces to relax and recharge. Training opportunities continue outside, where the retention pond serves as a site for ice rescue training.

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4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact

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These four adaptive reuse projects, all 2023 Best in American Living Award winners , exemplify that mission and spirit. Handwoven art panels and a rope ceiling in the clubhouse are a nod to the textile mill’s past, while salvaged and repurposed items from the mill are incorporated into many of the amenity spaces.