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Designing Spaces that Promote Learning and Improve Retention
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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In the world of higher education, the retention rate of first-time freshmen is considered an important early student success indicator. In early July 2021, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center published an update to their Persistence and Retention report series, which tracks first-year persistence and retention rates for beginning postsecondary students...
H+C is Enhancing Design with Advanced Technology
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Advanced technology such as virtual reality (VR), 3D printing, and 3D laser scanning is revolutionizing the field of architecture. These tools allow Hastings+Chivetta's architects and designers to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the design process and streamline communication between our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders...
Current Market Impact on Construction Costs
Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Before the world felt the drastic social, health, and economic effects of COVID-19, the outlook on the architecture and construction industry was very positive. According to Deloitte’s 2021 engineering and construction industry outlook, construction contributed more than $900 billion to the U...
Upgrading Your Community Aquatic Hub
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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As warm summer days are quickly approaching, community aquatic centers are beginning to prepare for a summer of aquatic family fun. Indoor and outdoor aquatic centers have been staples of many communities across the nation for decades...
Game On: The Case for E-sports
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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E-sports is undoubtedly one of the biggest movements reinvigorating student life on college campuses. A growing global industry, e-sports events have made their mark on the economy, attracting the interest of major brands like Adidas, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Mastercard, and Sony...
The Landscape of Post-Pandemic Master Planning, Part I
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Since higher education has survived a year under the pressure and challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, our experts have been looking ahead to how these changes will affect campus master planning going forward...
Adapting Your University’s Approach to Enrollment Management
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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As colleges and universities actively recruit and enroll students for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year, it is an ideal time to examine the enrollment management challenges exacerbated by the turmoil of the past year and develop strategies to succeed amid steep competition...
Big Competition Calls for a Dynamic Game Day Arena
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Following the cancellation of the March 2020 NCAA Tournament with the spread of COVID-19, college basketball is gearing up for an exciting 2021 Tournament, albeit with less in-person fanfare...
5 Cutting-Edge Amenities in Community Recreation Design
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Community recreation centers are a key component in a set of balanced services municipalities can offer their constituents. In its 2020 Engagement with Parks Report, the National Recreation and Park Association provided some statistics that speak to the necessity of quality community recreation spaces...
New Health and Wellness Facilities Help Colleges Tackle COVID-19
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Over the past year, it is no question that health and wellness have been in the forefront of our everyday lives. While COVID-19 has caused a clear threat to physical health, other aspects of wellness like mental health have been severely affected, too...