Are Makerspaces this Generation’s Computer Lab? 12.11.18

…deserves a closer look. School computer labs have a unique and interesting history. It began at a point of obscure “mainframes” on elite college campuses and slowly evolved to rooms…

Four Reasons Why Libraries are as Important as Ever 07.27.18

…same topics you’d find covered at any college or university. Libraries are worth the investment Taxes and levies are a sensitive subject, and helping a community understand the benefit of…

SHP Leaders Release Book on the Changing Learning Landscape 05.14.18

…With more than a half-century of combined experience designing learning spaces for K-12 schools, colleges, universities and workplaces, Della Bella and Thomas bring a fresh perspective on “cradle to grave”…

SHP Welcomes Two New Members to Our Cincinnati Office 03.30.21

…of different industries and projects, we are confident she will bring extraordinary innovation and expertise to our design team. Molly graduated from Harrington College of Design (Chicago) with a degree…

Engaging the Public in Community Projects 05.04.18

…so a high percentage of users are college students. As a result, the design includes more individual, small group and large group work spaces to accommodate how students using the…

Automation is a Catalyst for Positive Change 12.22.17

…to answer some tough questions. Why require a costly, traditional four-year degree when someone can learn their skills through programs like besomebody? Why should colleges ever hesitate to share knowledge…

A Preview of the Year Ahead for AIA Cincinnati 02.19.15

…maybe $1,500 or so, which was a significant amount of money for a poor college kid! This scholarship allowed me to spend the summer travelling through Europe with other Miami…

World Maker Faire: A Look at Skill Sharing 11.02.17

…and Integrating Diverse Skills One of the sessions I attended, Emerging Technology on Campus, featured a panel of students from Brandeis University, Wellesley College, the University of Connecticut and Colgate…

Is the Safe Choice the Right Choice? 10.30.12

Recently, I attended a conference at the University of Cincinnati on Surfaces. The conference was put together to honor Jay Chatterjee the former dean of the College of Design, Art,…