Archive for May, 2012

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Rooftop Garden Featured in Outdoor Classroom

Posted on May 30th, 2012 · Posted in A Closer Look

When expanding the existing Pine-Richland High School Gibsonia, PA the district administrators sought to create a consolidate and expanded Science, Technology Education, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) program.  Eckles’ project designers.. Read more

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Moon High School Named MBA Building Excellence Finalist

Posted on May 24th, 2012 · Posted in Awards and Press, News

The Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania has named the Moon Area High School as a finalist in the Excellence in Craftsmanship – Interior category. The MBA Building Excellence Awards.. Read more

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Part 3: Dramatic Accents and Finishes

Posted on May 16th, 2012 · Posted in A Closer Look

In the first part of our Library Design for Early Education series, we examined design themes that highlight the school library as a hub of learning in primary schools.   In.. Read more

H.W. Lockley Exterior

Bidding Now: Lockley Early Learning Center

Posted on May 14th, 2012 · Posted in News

After two years of careful study and meticulous design, the Harry W. Lockley Early Learning Center Additions and Alterations project has reached the bidding phase.  The New Castle Area School.. Read more

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Part 2: Comfortable and Engaging Spaces

Posted on May 8th, 2012 · Posted in A Closer Look

If you missed Part 1 of the Library Design for Early Education series, start here. Young learners are first introduced to the school library through storytelling.  The use of storytelling.. Read more

Autodesk Visits

Software Giant Autodesk Visits Eckles

Posted on May 4th, 2012 · Posted in News

Product researchers from drafting and design software giant Autodesk, Inc. visited the Eckles offices to observe the firm’s usage of Autodesk software.   The researchers spent time with Eckles CAD Manager,.. Read more

Neshannock Elementary Library

Part 1: The Evolution of the School Library

Posted on May 1st, 2012 · Posted in A Closer Look

Unifying the various components of elementary and middle schools can be a lofty task for designers.  Some of the best school designs make use of recurring themes that can provide.. Read more