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conditioning center, and other renovations throughout the Williams Center athletics, recreation, and fitness facility.
Tarleton State Breaks Ground on New Campus
Tarleton State University in Stephen- ville, TX, recently broke ground for the first building of its planned campus on 80 acres in Fort Worth, TX.
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved construction plans and an almost $41 million budget last fall for the 76,000-square-foot, three- story academic building.
Tarleton first came to Fort
Worth in 1978 with eight students. Today, Tarleton–Fort Worth serves approximately 2,000 students,
offering more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs
to a diverse student population of working adults, community college graduates, and returning students. Projected enrollment at move-in for the first building—in fall 2019—is 2,500.
Depending on resource availability for additional buildings, the campus could serve 9,000 students by 2030.
AASHE Sustainability Awards
Open for Nominations
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Awards provide global recognition to the individuals and organizations leading the higher educa- tion sustainability movement.
The awards program raises the visibility of high-impact sustainabil-
ity projects, pioneering research, and student leadership, helping to dissemi- nate innovations and inspire continued progress toward environmental, social and economic health. Since 2006, AASHE has recognized more than 90 campuses and individuals through this program.
For more information or to nominate someone for one of the four awards, visit www.aashe.org/get-involved/awards. Applications will be accepted until May 11, 2018. CPM
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Sustainable Construction
Building With Wood
DESIGNING AND BUILDING WITH WOOD
provides a solution to some of the common challenges that come with education building projects—from tight timelines and limited bud- gets to stringent safety requirements and high standards for sustainability. Schools are placing a premium on organic materials, sustainability, and brighter, more flexible, open-layout interiors— all areas where wood construction thrives.
At the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, wood saved $15 per square foot on one student housing project, Spartan Village Phase I, compared to a metal and concrete alternative. Designed by Lord, Aeck Sargent, the 385,000-square-foot building provides 800 new student beds while creating a new neighborhood that sets the tone for future mixed-use developments.
Wood also offers several advantages where student housing is being added to existing neighborhoods. Multi-story wood structures meet residential code requirements and adhere to required safety and struc-
tural performance guidelines for urban infill buildings. Plus, infill real estate often carries
a premium price, so the economic advantage gained by building multiple stories of wood over a podium-type structure may be the only way a project can work financially.
At the same time, educational institutions are increasingly using mixed-use projects to add vital businesses to surrounding neighborhoods. At the University of Washington, Mahlum Architects made the most of the urban Seattle location for a five-building project known
as West Campus Student Housing – Phase 1, designing each building with five stories of wood-frame construction over a two-story con- crete podium. Constructed for $177 per square foot, the award-winning development includes ground-floor amenities such as a grocery store, conference center, and fitness center.
Think Wood is an initiative of the Softwood Lumber Board that provides guidance to ensure safe, predictable, and economical use of softwood lumber in multi-family and non-residential building applications. To learn more, visit ThinkWood.com.
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