Clark Nexsen received the Grand Prize Award from Learning By Design Magazine in their Spring 2023 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase for Edneyville Elementary School. Awarded to projects that combine all the elements of a successful learning environment – innovation,…
While bullying, mental health, and other acts of violence are all too common in schools today, designers have shown that smart and subtle preventive steps can make a big difference. In the following, Clark Nexsen’s Becky Brady shares how prevention…
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…
According to a 2019 study by the U.S. Department of Education, students who focused on career and technical education (CTE) during high school had higher annual median earnings eight years after graduation than students who did not. That compelling statistic…
I sat down with Julie Leary, a senior architect in our Raleigh office, to talk about current trends in K-12 design and the future of adaptive, inclusive spaces for school communities. w 1. What are our clients talking or asking…
It is undisputable that spaces for collaboration, hands-on projects, and social interaction are among the most important elements for successful learning. But COVID-19 has shifted the focus from how best to teach to feasibility and safety issues surrounding teachers and…
Safety in schools continues to be a topic of everyday conversation. While there are many ways to improve school safety, these often focus on physical changes to the school environment and, as a result, are difficult to achieve unless there…
For the past 11 years, ARCHITECT magazine has surveyed design firms across the country and evaluated them in three core categories to determine which firms reflect the best in architectural excellence. This year, ARCHITECT magazine analyzed data from 182 firms,…
Principal Elaine Hofmann led staff and students in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Apex High school facilities on September 27. The ceremony included a performance by orchestra and chorus with comments from leaders of the county commissioners, school…
The NPR member radio station, KJZZ of Phoenix, AZ, recently interviewed architect Becky Brady on their broadcast “The Show” to discuss how the design of a school can help promote safety. A safe, secure building and an open, inviting space…
The creation of spaces for outdoor learning and experiences is gaining traction in K-12 school design. Looking beyond play time, growing recognition of the significant benefits associated with time spent outdoors is driving the integration and use of outdoor classrooms,…
Engineering News-Record has ranked Clark Nexsen No. 1 among the Top Education Firms in the Southeast region for 2019. For decades, Clark Nexsen has been committed to designing innovative learning environments that inspire students and teachers and support the entire…
In the conversation around school safety, active shooter scenarios still garner the most attention – but there is a valid argument to shift our focus to a more holistic, preventive approach by creating healthier school environments that encompass safety on…
Architect Donna Francis has been named among the top Women in Business by the Triangle Business Journal. The 2019 list includes 25 leaders celebrated for their valuable contributions to the community in over a dozen categories. Donna is the sole…
Clark Nexsen has been ranked the No. 20 leading architecture and design firm in the U.S., according to ARCHITECT Magazine, the official publication of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), which annually publishes its Architect 50 list.
In an age during which stories of bullying, school shootings, and mental health concerns are all too common, designers have a critical role to play in crafting K-12 schools that simultaneously promote engaged learning and student safety.
Clark Nexsen is pleased to announce the firm has received two design awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for renovations and an addition to Carolina Day Lower School. In 2017, AIA Asheville recognized Carolina Day School with an…
Clark Nexsen has been named 2017 Firm of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The Firm Award was presented during the AIA North Carolina Annual Convention in Wilmington on September 15. With offices…
The most pressing questions facing businesses and schools today are alike and aligned: What will our next generation of jobs look like? Will today’s students have the knowledge and skills to perform those jobs tomorrow, given the traditional instructional delivery…