Innovations in affordable urban campus housing
Universities are leveraging co-housing models and shared food preparation to better address affordability and the complex needs of today's students.

By BRENDAN CONNOLLY
Mithun

A data-driven approach to campus building renewal
How UW is Working with Miller Hull to tackle deferred maintenance with smarter planning.

By ELIZABETH MOGGIO and MICHAEL HELMER
Miller Hull

Maximizing value through progressive design-build delivery
A collaborative, value-driven approach is shaping WSU's 65,000-square-foot Schweitzer Engineering Hall, the future home of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture on the university's Pullman campus.

By JOSHUA THOMSON and SARA HOWELL
Special to the Journal

Inspiring the next generation of higher ed innovators
WWU's Kaiser Borsari Hall becomes first mass timber higher-ed STEM building in the U.S. to pursue Zero Energy and Zero Carbon certifications.

By JENNIFER KIM and PAIGE ADKINSON
Mortenson

Revitalizing existing campus buildings to meet new state standards
Setting up robust monitoring systems, involving students, and showcasing retrofits can help colleges breathe new life into older buildings while cutting energy consumption and emissions.

By BECKY BARNHART and ANTHONY SCHOEN
Special to the Journal

Sustainability meets STEM in Pierce College's new science building
The new Johnson Science Building practices environmental stewardship - including low impact infrastructure, stormwater management, and habitat preservation - while supporting a future-focused science curriculum.

By MADDIE OLSON
AHBL

Creating cohesive, local learning environments for nursing professionals
Five new nursing education facilities coming online for Montana State University in 2026 will support comprehensive training to help ensure highly skilled nurses in communities across the state.

By JIM BEAL
Cushing Terrell

Top design trends for the new reality of educational institutions
How architects can help schools grapple with big changes in funding, student needs and technology.

By FRANCESLY SIERRA
Gensler