Future-Proofing Automotive Labs for EVs and Emerging Technology
Automotive lab safety starts with visible controls, accessible shutoffs, and a room that reinforces safe habits every day.
Making Safety Part of the Learning Environment
Automotive lab safety starts with visible controls, accessible shutoffs, and a room that reinforces safe habits every day.
Designing Automotive Labs Around How Instructors Teach
A strong automotive lab supports the way instructors actually teach, with space for demonstrations, clear sightlines, better acoustics, and room to move between coaching and hands-on learning.
Why Automotive Labs Aren’t Commercial Shops
College automotive labs should support clear sightlines, safe movement, flexible instruction, hands-on practice, and effective demonstrations that build student confidence.
The Power of Sound: How Acoustics Influence Architectural Design
When thinking about a space, we often focus on the visual aspects, but acoustics—how sound behaves in a space—also plays a vital role in shaping our experience. Sound affects comfort, communication, and even how people perceive a space. When acoustics are prioritized early in the design process, you can ensure that your space will sound […]
On The Boards: Norman Hall Ground Floor Renovation
Construction is underway at the ground floor of the Norman Library to transform the space into a fresh, functional home for the College of Education’s Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies.
Norman Hall Rehabilitation and College of Education Center Addition
This rehabilitation will uncover some of the most beautiful elements of the original Norman Hall, completed in 1932, and create teaching spaces that fit the refinement of the current higher education model and pedagogy.