Education
This is a pivotal and exciting time for the world of educational facilities design. Ideas of how to build active and effective learning environments—even the idea of what constitutes a classroom—are changing. Our designs are focused on developing state-of-the-art, 21st century learning environments that provide ample capacity for future growth, technology, and most importantly, the well-being and security of students and staff. Our clients are facing a diverse range of challenges; an increased emphasis on inclusiveness and Universal Design require teaching spaces to be adaptable, flexible and expandable.
Mead & Hunt engineers collaborate closely with our clients to navigate these challenges successfully. We believe that educational facilities are critical to the long-term success of our communities, and we are dedicated to help our clients achieve their vision and goals by designing integrated, sustainable and highly efficient facilities.
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Education
This is a pivotal and exciting time for the world of educational facilities design. Ideas of how to build active and effective learning environments—even the idea of what constitutes a classroom—are changing. Our designs are focused on developing state-of-the-art, 21st century learning environments that provide ample capacity for future growth, technology, and most importantly, the well-being and security of students and staff. Our clients are facing a diverse range of challenges; an increased emphasis on inclusiveness and Universal Design require teaching spaces to be adaptable, flexible and expandable.
Mead & Hunt engineers collaborate closely with our clients to navigate these challenges successfully. We believe that educational facilities are critical to the long-term success of our communities, and we are dedicated to help our clients achieve their vision and goals by designing integrated, sustainable and highly efficient facilities.
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Called to Act: Accessible design puts people first
Mead & Hunt’s recent work at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) exemplifies the value of accessibility and universal design.
The importance of lowering embodied carbon in buildings
Our industry has long focused on energy efficiency to lower our carbon footprint, but we now need to look more broadly at the total C02 emitted through a building’s creation.
The President’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan provides a much-needed investment in infrastructure. So where is the funding being applied?
Public meetings—”virtually” painless?
Virtual meetings will likely continue into the future. Here are some lessons learned, as well as some best practices for how to make the most of them.
Professional organizations in the time of COVID
Professional organizations have had to adapt due to the pandemic. Here are some lessons learned we can apply moving forward.
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: what’s the difference?
Quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) are vital for long-term project success, so knowing the differences between them is important.
Sustainability and resilience: a tale of two buzzwords?
Sustainability and resilience work in tandem. We must focus on both if we want to provide lasting and successful climate solutions.
How do we maintain quality when everyone’s working remotely?
In these times, good QAQC remains as important as ever. We have the tools to execute our QAQC processes even when working from home.
Do you really know what commissioning is?
ASHRAE Standard 202 defines commissioning as a process focused on “verifying and documenting that all of the commissioned systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements.
The world’s first 3D printed community: where technology and design collide
To get the most benefit from these new technologies, we must think outside the box and apply them to our existing processes and infrastructure in new ways.
QAQC is the “secret ingredient” to success
Quality is a huge part of our culture. We have QAQC Guidelines and training to introduce resources for successfully completing QAQC.
Mentoring disadvantaged businesses helps everyone
Teaming with DBE and EDGE firms benefits everyone involved. With diversity of experience comes innovation, new and unique solutions to tough challenges.
