As universities across the United States see increased enrollment rates, the need for student housing continues to grow. When designing residence halls meant to last 60 to 100 years, Clark Nexsen focuses on the impact we can make through sustainable…
Damian Seitz, Principal, discusses Clark Nexsen’s decade-long relationship with Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and how the firm has helped their program and students with its projects. When did Clark Nexsen start working with EVMS? We started working with EVMS in 2015. They had a new…
Today’s students have the world at their fingertips, but in many cases, they might not be aware of all the opportunities the world has to offer. As designers, we believe that student outreach gives a glimpse into potential future interests…
Clark Nexsen has transformed the University of Virginia’s College at Wise’s 1960s library into a state-of-the-art home for its Department of Nursing. This transformative renovation of Don R. Pippin & John C. Wyllie Hall demonstrates how thoughtful design can breathe…
At the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the nearly 50,000-square-foot Madera Cyber Innovation Center (MCIC) is set to become a pivotal facility, uniting military, academic, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of Air and Space Force officers…
Higher education engineering programs span a diverse range of studies, each with unique requirements and activities in their lab spaces. In the following, Clark Nexsen mechanical engineer Adam McElhaney highlights how various laboratories in NC State’s Fitts-Woolard Hall…
We are proud to celebrate our longstanding relationship and the 75th anniversary of North Carolina State University’s College of Design. Clark Nexsen has been fortunate to have a close partnership with the school, having worked on several significant projects at…
The business case for prioritizing occupant well-being in building design is compelling. The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) cites attracting top talent, increasing productivity, and improving environmental, social or governance (ESG) performance as key outcomes of leveraging tools like their…
Effective career and technical education (CTE) spaces play a critical part in enabling community colleges to meet one of their most important objectives: supporting local economic growth through workforce development and readiness. This role puts community and technical colleges at…
Phrases like “patient-centered care” and “team-based care” are indicative of the shift that has taken place in healthcare delivery over the last decade. Collaboration between medical specialties to treat the whole patient is changing the way healthcare professionals deliver care…
Over the last year, the pandemic has spotlighted the importance of promoting student well-being through a holistic system of environments and resources. In the following, Clark Nexsen’s Chris Brasier, FAIA, leader of the firm’s Higher Education practice, looks at how…
Premier research universities are powerful economic engines in their regions – they drive innovation, support industry partners, and educate the future workforce. As STEM industries have evolved, so have education and research environments on higher education campuses.