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Renovating for readiness
How adaptive reuse of existing buildings can expand health sciences capacity.

By ELIZABETH MOGGIO
Miller Hull






Designing the future: How Gonzaga's newest science labs are connecting students to industry and opportunity
Intentional design creates labs that can drive school branding, expand research, and draw collaboration and funding.

By TINA CAMPANELLA and BRAD HAKALA
Integrus Architecture




Central Washington University swaps fossil fuels for aquifer energy
CWU's GeoEco Plant is designed to scale over time and make operations visible, so students and visitors can engage directly with the mechanics of decarbonization.

By KORIN NABOZNY
NAC Architecture



Design for belonging: How interior environments shape student wellbeing
From lighting to texture to accessibility, when design prioritizes connection, students engage.

By ELIZABETH MACPHERSON HEARN and LYNN MCBRIDE
Mithun







A place to belong: Building the next generation of West Coast student housing
Many universities are investing in below-market-rate housing designed to foster connections and student well-being, with a growing focus on prefabricated elements.

By RYAN BUSSARD, DAVID DAMON and ANDERS CARPENTER
Perkins&Will




Built for change: Rethinking institutional spaces
Three trends for transforming campuses into adaptable environments that cultivate human connection and attract business partnerships.

By FRANCESLY SIERRA
Gensler






Haggett Hall replacement completes UW's North Campus vision
The new residence hall goes beyond student-centered housing design, creating a new model for student wellness and completing an essential campus connection.

By MARK CORK
Mahlum Architects






Built for more
Why higher education is measuring buildings by institutional value.

By JAMES SINK and JORDAN KIEL
HMC Architects










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