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This building brings together two of San Antonio College’s (SAC) cherished programs: The nationally accredited Early Childhood Center and the STEAM-focused Santikos Micronaut Center. Early Childhood Center (ECC) The ECC provides SAC students, staff, faculty, and the community with childcare services for children four years of age and younger. It also functions as a training…

by: Jarrod Sterzinger, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Director of Architecture The role and responsibilities of the K12 educational setting are growing increasingly complex for an exponentially developing world. Students’ success requires education of the whole child. Districts across Texas are working each day to support the teacher and learner at the highest level, evolving curriculum…

For hundreds, if not thousands, of years, buildings have brought communities together. Whether schools, churches, offices, entertainment venues, or other types of facilities, community gathering places are not a new concept. However, more and more, building design and functionality are being intentionally crafted to integrate with and support the communities they serve. Planning for the…

by Jayna Duke, Associate Principal at O’Connell Robertson (Originally published by Civil + Structural Engineer) An eye-catching Interior Design (ID) scheme is often the first thing people notice when walking through a new building. However, these visible elements are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to creating ideal environments for each project….

CTE Learning Environments: Flexing for the Future Written By: Jayna Duke, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal, Interiors Practice Leader    Over the past few decades, Career & Technology Education (CTE) has evolved in unexpected ways. From floral design to robotics, to coding and technology, and media of all types – CTE isn’t a new concept, but…