Restoring History
The restoration of historically significant buildings is an important and highly specialized construction craft that enables educational institutions, both privately and publicly owned, to preserve both the structural and architectural integrity of these important structures. This article presents a case study of the exterior precast stone restoration, masonry restoration, and waterproofing of Worcester Academy’s Warner Theatre, which was performed by Boston-based Metropolitan Restoration and Waterproofing Corp.
Colleges Improve Pedestrian Circulation
The number of college and university students in the U.S. is multiplying. American School & University recently projected “college and university enrollment to grow rapidly through 2013, rising more than 10 percent from today’s number.” Also, in order to create vibrant campus communities and appease abutters pressuring schools to provide more on-campus housing, schools are building amenity-filled residence halls and upgrading old ones to lure students to live on campus.
Schools Embrace Green Building Techniques
By Joe Clements
Green is a multi-faceted color, but two shades in particular – the environmental and financial hues – are providing a fresh look to the academic landscape.
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