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Watch Your Waste

James Biehle — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:07:00 +0000

College and university science programs generate hazardous waste that must be dealt with and disposed of in accordance with state and federal regulations. During a recent renovation and addition project for the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburgh), James Biehle was contracted to analyze existing regulations, research best practices at similar institutions, evaluate SUNY Plattsburgh’s existing facilities and procedures, and make recommendations for facilities modifications during the construction process. This article, from the Journal of College Science Teaching, describes the findings of these efforts, describes sources of regulatory and other useful information, and lists the recommendations made to SUNY Plattsburgh.

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Not a New York Minute

James Biehle — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:59:30 +0000

How four Italian cities bucked the traditional urban growth model and started an international trend called Cittaslow.

Not a New York Minute

James Biehle — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:59:30 +0000

How four Italian cities bucked the traditional urban growth model and started an international trend called Cittaslow.

Science Spaces for Project-Based Learning

James Biehle — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:49:13 +0000

Learn how proper planning and design can help put students in charge of their own learning. Join James T. Biehle, President of Inside/Out Architecture for an informative webinar on project-based learning and the types of spaces that might be appropriate for this exciting mode of science instruction.

Approximate running time 23 minutes.

You can watch the rest of the Learn and Live video featured in this presentation here.

To learn more about designing science facilities for Project-Based Learning, read The Importance of Planning School Science Facilities.

NSSEA School Equipment Show in Phoenix

James Biehle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:54:57 +0000

November 18, 2009
9:00 am	to	10:15 am

Inside/Out’s president, James Biehle, is presenting “Science Facility Design” at NSSEA’s School Equipment Show in Phoenix on Wednesday, November 18. This workshop will expand on Biehle’s highly regarded presentation on the furniture and equipment of science facilities at the Baltimore NSSEA show in 2008.

Parkway School District High School Science Upgrades

James Biehle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:46:04 +0000

Parkway School District High School Science Upgrades
PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, St. Louis County, MO

Scope: Science facility consulting and peer review of proposed renovations and additions to Parkway Central, Parkway West and Parkway South High Schools. Projects include gut renovations and additions to provide flexible science lab/classrooms and prep and storage spaces for inquiry-based science education.

Credit: Parsons Brinckerhoff Architects, Inc., St. Louis, MO, Architect of Record

Battle Creek Area Math & Science Center

James Biehle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:40:21 +0000

Science facility consulting and planning for relocation of multidistrict math and science magnet center. Facilities will include general and analytical chemistry lab/classrooms, general biology and biotechnology lab/classrooms with green house, physics lab/classrooms, an engineering suite and associated prep and storage spaces and student project spaces. The project is to be located within a former cereal museum in downtown Battle Creek, adjacent to the Kalamazoo River, and will include a variety of sustainable design and alternative energy features.

Credit: Tower Pinkster, Grand Rapids, MI, Architect of Record.

Indianapolis “Met” High School Science Addition

James Biehle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:32:38 +0000

Indianapolis “Met” High School Science Addition
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF INDIANAPOLIS, Indianapolis, IN

Scope: Science lab consulting and planning for an addition to inner city charter high school, one of the “Big Picture Schools.” Project includes two flexible science lab/classrooms, a shared prep area, a student science project space, a distance learning classroom, a weather and seismic activities center and a greenhouse.

Credit: Shiel Sexton, Design/Build Contractor, Indianapolis, IN and Architectural Alliance, Inc., Architect of Record, Indianapolis, IN

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Frank Lloyd Wright LEGO Sets

James Biehle — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:50:53 +0000

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced today that The LEGO Group is now the exclusive licensed manufacturer of Frank Lloyd Wright Collection® LEGO Architecture sets, including The Guggenheim and Fallingwater.

2009 Collabetition Platinum Winner

James Biehle — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:27:39 +0000

The Science and Technology Magnet School of Southeast Connecticut wins School Designers 2009 Collabetition Platinum Award.