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12 Projects Win 2017 AIA Education Facility Design Awards
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)'s Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has announced the winners of the 2017 CAE Education Facility Design Awards, honoring the year’s best educational facilities that “serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client’s mission, goals, and educational program, while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.”
“Education continues to evolve, and the projects from this year’s Education Facility Design Awards program—presented by the AIA and the Committee on Architecture for Education—represent the state-of-the-art learning environments being developed in today's learning spaces,” explain the AIA. “These projects showcase innovation across the entire learning continuum, displaying how today's architects are creating cutting-edge spaces that enhance modern pedagogy.”
See the 12 winning projects, after the break.
Lava House / Paul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative
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Architects: Paul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative
- Area: 2600 ft²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Schneider Engineering
San Cayetano Mountain Residence / Paul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative
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Architects: Paul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative
- Area: 2300 ft²
- Year: 2012
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Professionals: DesignBuild Collaborative, Harris Engineering Services