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From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley. For months, designers worked with educators, parents, students, trustees, local industry leaders and researchers to explore the continuum of learning for students in their California community….

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) have announced an initiative in partnership with the University of Surrey to explore innovation in the cleaning industry. FMJ reports In January, a joint initiative between BICSc and the CSSA into the ‘Future of Cleaning’ was launched to help determine…

Facilities managers who are creating new office spaces or renovating existing ones should work with their employers to design acoustically friendly offices, which would benefit both employees and employers. Challenges While many offices embrace an open office plan to encourage collaboration, this presents three main acoustical challenges that affect employees and employers. 1. Productivity According…

HCA Florida announced construction is underway on the new $231 million HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, the latest hospital planned as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s expansion across the state. Community and hospital leaders kicked off the project Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the recently opened HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency Room, which…

Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology. Security, access control and occupant safety have become higher priorities in all types of institutional and commercial facilities. While high-profile active-shooter events in education facilities have pushed the issue into the national spotlight, a quieter but…

The Opportunity Elevating standards of accessibility One in four adults in the U.S. have a disability. While retail spaces must comply with ADA codes, once elements like moveable furniture and merchandise are added, accessibility can become limited. Starbucks is hoping to set an elevated standard of accessibility by going beyond ADA requirements to create spaces…

The machine-vision system you choose depends on available data and the required task. In simple terms, machine-vision systems are image-capturing and processing systems used in industrial processes. These systems serve as a rich source of production information, revealing valuable insights into the manufacturing process. Additionally, data and measurements can be stored in databases and used…

The Science Based Targets Initiative this week published the timeline for a widely anticipated, “major” revision to its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, set to take effect in 2025. SBTI is required to review its standards every two to five years, under its governance structure. The net-zero revision comes amid widespread debate about SBTi’s mission and a…

Sevoy Developments has launched a 40-storey condominium that will deliver 571 suites to downtown Pickering, Ontario. Residents at 1515 Pickering Parkway can expect much indoor-outdoor connectivity: an exclusive off-leash dog park, an interior rooftop courtyard, and balconies, terraces and Juliet balconies for every suite. Truong Ly Design Inc has designed interiors that offer flexibility and…

Last month, Devron launched 101 Spadina, a 39-storey residential community inspired by the art deco style and history of the neighbourhood. A mix of modern and classic architecture, masonry construction is aimed to distinguish the building from the mass of glass high-rises. “The perception of condo living in Toronto is not ideal, and sadly, people…