Seven Affordable Design Features to Make Your Space More Earth-Conscious
Sustainable design doesn’t have to mean expensive design. Here are just a few ways your project can be kind to the planet, your users, and your budget.
Design Forecast 2024: K-12 Education
2023 is finally here! To celebrate, C2AE’s designers shared a few of the trends in K12 learning environments that they believe will carry into the new year and beyond.
A Case Study on Plant Efficiency at Cosma
Cosma’s automotive manufacturing plant in Battle Creek, Michigan, was originally a solar panel plant. C2AE worked with Cosma to assess the site and eventually prepare it for Cosma’s automotive manufacturing operation. As part of this work, C2AE designed a plant addition, which our team infused with efficiency.
Rising Construction Costs for Schools
Project manager Steve Jurczuk, AIA, LEED AP, has served educators for the length of his 28-year career. He’s seen the ebb and flow of construction costs over the decades, and he’s helped school districts weather the tough times. And, according to Steve, 2023 is one of the hard years. We sat down with Steve to understand why construction costs are on the rise and what school districts can do about it.