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Building the Future of Hybrid Student Facilities

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Categories: Resources

Hybrid student facilities - those that house a variety of athletic, recreation, wellness, dining, academic and student services under one roof - are here to stay on college and university campuses...

3D Printing Builds the Future of the Architectural Design Process

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Categories: Resources

Building models has always been a essential part of architectural design.  3D models allow both the architect and the client to see and feel what a building is going look like, ultimately bringing a greater sense of tangibility to a project...

Visit Us at CIC Presidents Institute – January 4-7, 2022

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Categories: Where Will We Be?

Hastings+Chivetta will be attending Council for Independent Colleges' 2022 Presidents Institute January 4-7 in Marco Island, Florida.  The theme of this year's conference is "Recovery, Reckoning, Reinvention,” in response to the many challenges of the past year faced by higher education...

The Landscape of Post-Pandemic Master Planning, Part II

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Categories: Resources

With most colleges and universities returning to some semblance of pre-pandemic activities this fall, there is much to consider regarding which pandemic-inspired changes will become commonplace in higher education and which adaptations will become a distant memory...

Visit Us at the Athletic Business Conference – October 28-29, 2021

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Categories: Where Will We Be?

Hastings+Chivetta is looking forward to attending and presenting at the Athletic Business Show 2021 to take place October 27-30 in San Antonio, Texas.  The Athletic Business Show is a solution-focused event for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals offering the latest trends and innovations from industry experts...

H+C Attended TICUA Conference in September 2021

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Categories: Where Will We Be?

Principal Chris Chivetta had the opportunity to attend the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) Staff Retreat at the end of September 2021.  TICUA is comprised of 34 of Tennessee's private colleges and universities who work collaboratively in areas of public policy, cost containment, and professional development to better serve the State and its citizens...

Grand Opening of ICCU Arena Energizes University of Idaho Campus

Monday, October 11, 2021

Categories: In the News

Hastings+Chivetta Architects and Opsis Architecture are pleased to announce grand opening of the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena at the University of Idaho.   The state-of-the-art, 66,100 square foot, 4,000 seat Idaho Central Credit Union Arena was unveiled in a community celebration that occurred on Friday, October 8, 2021...
Electric vehicle charging station in parking garage at Saint Louis University

Integrating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations into Architectural Design

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Categories: Resources

The world of transportation is undoubtedly moving toward an electric future.  In recent years, the electric vehicle (EV) has gained more widespread popularity as a realistic mode of sustainable transport...

Solar Analysis Sheds Light on Efficient Energy Use

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Categories: Resources

One of the most powerful tools our architects use early in the design process is solar analysis software, which analyzes how sunlight and sun patterns will impact various aspects of a project...
Student room at Deep Green Residence Hall at Berea College

Five Trends Reimagining Student Living on College Campuses

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Categories: Resources

The era of crammed, utilitarian student living spaces is long gone.  Today, student housing is a huge draw for many universities.  Understanding the competitive marketplace for student housing is key to developing facilities that will help in student attraction and retention...