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The Environmental Learning Center is a partnership between Tacoma Public Schools and Metro Parks Tacoma to support education, sustainability and conservation. This joint-use facility is located on Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium grounds and features eight formal learning settings for SAMi and community use, communal space for collaborative and interpretive activities, workspace for SAMi and Zoo educators, coordination for Zoo staff and volunteers, and a setting for a nature-oriented early learning experience. 

SAMi, one of the building’s primary tenants, is a high school within Tacoma Public Schools that partners closely with Metro Parks Tacoma and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Since its founding in 2009, SAMi has created a powerful community of learners that contributes to the public educational mission of Metro Parks and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.

1st new comprehensive high school in Alameda County opens in 50 years

During the design process of Cline Elementary School, the team set goals to create a flexible, timeless, and safe space that promotes outdoor learning, maximizes natural light, involves the community, and ensures internal connectivity. These principles guided the design of the building and site. 

The 2-story, 117,222-square-foot building features a central learning commons, serving as the campus’s educational hub with spaces for both large groups and personalized learning. Each grade level, from pre-k to fifth grade, has its own pod with direct access to the commons. 

The campus includes areas to display student work and learning, as well as a “History of Cline” wall, celebrating the school’s legacy.


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The 310,000-square-foot expansion of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, which included 90,000 square feet of renovation, increased the number of dedicated beds from 98 to approximately 160 and accommodate a 20-bed pediatric emergency department. The seven-story tower offers new and expanded specialty pediatric healthcare services to children from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. FKP Architects served as the pediatric design consultant for the tower addition.

What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than going for a swim! 

In conjunction with the Northside ISD Natatorium, the North Side Swim Center houses an outdoor competition pool, a warm-up pool, and diving well. The state-of-the-art facility hosts events from high school practices and lap swimming to the Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships and the US Olympics Swim Team Training Camp. 

The facility seats approximately 2,500 spectators and can accommodate 1,000 competitors and 400 coaches. The 50-meter outdoor competition pool has two moveable bulkheads allowing for short and long course meets with simultaneous diving.

Exciting changes were made at John Barrett Middle School. Major additions included a brand-new science classroom, a second gym, and a significant increase in parking and drop-off areas to resolve traffic issues.  
Outdated structures were removed to make way for new administrative spaces, a new PE gym, and state-of-the-art science classrooms. They also developed existing and new outdoor learning environments, creating a more universal outdoor space by establishing a central quad. Thank you to everyone who provided valuable input during the design process. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our students!

Centrally located within Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, the Mark Henry Administration Building stands 5 stories tall with 220,000 square feet. The ground floor features a 250-seat board room, a versatile conference center, a campus café, a digital cinema studio, and a wellness center. Beyond that, the remaining floors house enclosed offices, workstations, and collaborative conference rooms. We are thrilled for the district to enjoy their new facility!

Join us on June 7th for our second installment of our Wellness Webinar series, featuring Claire Latané, MLA FASLA. Claire is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, and a leading innovator in blending landscape architecture and neuroscience to foster mental health, safety, academic success, and community well-being in school environments. She will share best practices and advice for approaching design in a way that considers each of these elements to empower learners for success. Register at link: 8c18494c-b440-4929-97ff-326c027ed441@3d1fd0f1-edc1-4511-951f-a5f00ef2c87b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c18494c-b440-4929-97ff-326c027ed441@3d1fd0f1-edc1-4511-951f-a5f00ef2c87b

We are thrilled that Orange Technical College's new campus is open! This new facility will host a variety of apprenticeship programs including surgical technology.

Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial – Orange Technical College Superintendent Maria Vazquez talks about Career and Technical Education and what Orange Technical College offers.

Join us this Friday at 10:30am CST for the first installment of our Wellness Webinar Series. Kevin Turner and Sherri Reyes with Human eXperience will talk about their approach to trauma informed design. Trauma-informed design is often applied in healthcare settings, schools, social service agencies, and other environments where people may be particularly vulnerable. The goal is to create spaces that support healing and recovery, while reducing the risk of re-traumatization. In this conversation we will bridge the commonalities in designing to address these needs in both healthcare facilities and learning environments. You can register using this link. We hope to see you there!

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Educational institutions have been striving to integrate sustainability principles into the planning and functioning of their campuses. They've embraced various tactics aimed at creating buildings that consume energy wisely, preserve water, minimize waste, reduce carbon emissions, and foster a healthy atmosphere conducive to learning.

In a recent article by American School & University on Sustainability Initiatives, Ryan Gregory, Senior Principal and Chief Strategy Officer, delves into the challenges surrounding costs and the importance of daylighting in these efforts.

Sustainable steps Schools and universities continue to look for effective and affordable ways to make their facilities more environmentally friendly.

The collaboration between Del Valle ISD and Tesla has offered numerous employment opportunities to students at Del Valle ISD Early College High School. We are so humbled to be a part of this amazing school that is preparing students for their futures.

Tesla investing $600k into Del Valle ISD to prepare students for manufacturing jobs Since the company and district began their partnership in 2021, Tesla has provided 144 students in Del Valle ISD with full-time careers at the Texas Gigafact...

Empowering women empowers humanity. Let's celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and leaders who have shaped history and continue to inspire us all. Debbie DeBartolo Wilkinson, Vice President of Harvard Jolly | PBK shares with us a message for the next generation of young women. Happy Women’s History Month!✨

Jada Harris, Technical Designer at our Griffin, Georgia office, expresses her aspiration to inspire younger generations and uphold a cherished family legacy.

During Black History Month, we honor resilience, heritage, and progress. Lorin Pargoud Managing Partner of PBK’s Fort Bend office, reflects on the impact of his Professor at Southern University, whose inspiration and support led to his first internship in architecture.

Heading to Austin next week for TASA Midwinter? We hope to see you at our booth, #221! Spin to win prizes geared toward supporting your health goals for the new year. See you there!

Congratulations, Alief Independent School District, on earning the Caudill Award. It was a privilege to contribute to the exceptional Jefferson Early Learning Center alongside you.

Congratulations to Alief Independent School District and Dallas ISD as well as architects PBK, Huckabee, and KAI Enterprises for being selected for the Caudill Class - the highest honor in the Exhibit of School Architecture awards! See the exhibit at the 2024 TASA Midwinter Conference and learn more about this year's Caudill Class here: https://tasanet.org/2023-24-eosa-caudill-winners-announced/

Educational institutions must keep pace with the technology used in the professional world and our daily lives. Integrating AR and VR into schools can revolutionize learning environments and provide students with the skills and experiences they need to thrive now and in the future.

Jorge Tiscareño discusses EdTech trends and why schools must adapt and embrace AR and VR technologies in District Administration.

Why schools need to build AR and VR learning spaces now By building educational spaces dedicated to AR and VR learning, schools can offer a higher quality, more adaptable education.

Listen to Melissa's most recent podcast with Trending in Education.

Designing Learning Spaces with Melissa Turnbaugh - Trending in Education Melissa Turnbaugh, Partner, National Education and Innovation Leader at PBK, joins host Mike Palmer to discuss how architects approach designing K-12 learning spaces in a rapidly changing world.

We are beyond thankful for our teams across the country and their unwavering dedication to our clients. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving full of cherished moments with friends, family, and delicious food.🦃

PBK's Houston office came together and donated 5,286 items to the Houston Food Bank!

By giving back, we enrich the lives of others in our communities and cultivate a sense of unity among each other. Thank you, Houston Food Bank, for everything you do to help our community and for providing us with the opportunity to make this donation.

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Brayton New Administrative & Classroom Facility is highlighted in Modern in San Antonio as the newest addition to the College Station campus.

M!SA Perspectives: TEEX Brayton New Administrative & Classroom facility Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader that provides the highest training exercises to emergency response professionals. They have a long and impactful history of training first responders with a legacy that is only matched by their significant growth....

We were delighted to participate in the inaugural National L.E.A.R.N. Symposium held in Austin, Texas, last week. This two-day event brought together specialists and educators from across the country, featuring sessions focused on both research and the formulation of actionable implementation strategies.

The vision of L.E.A.R.N. is to guarantee that "every student nationwide has access to learning environments that prioritize safety, accessibility, innovation, health, and sustainability." Thank you to all of the sponsors for their help in bringing this vision to life.

For additional details, please visit golearntoday.org.

Meet Michael Schöen, managing principal at PBK in Fresno. Schöen attended San Diego State University and Southern California Institute of Architecture prior to landing a job in Los Angeles that specialized in education projects. Through that job, Schöen was able to see how education projects impacted future industry professionals. Read more about Schöen, including his experience surfing and skating by clicking the link here https://buff.ly/45ZpsdO 🔗

Did you catch the new Spy Kids: Armageddon on Netflix?

Redbud Elementary served as a filming location for the movie, showcasing the school during the exciting 'trading card tournament' scene. This is an exciting feature for Round Rock Independent School District and a well-deserved recognition for the entire team behind Redbud Elementary.