News
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...
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...
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...
How Architecture Supports Your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Categories: Resources
As higher education architects and designers, examining national trends in enrollment is an essential part of our work. Not only does this research help us better understand our clients, it also ensures our design approach best supports student needs and enhances the competitive position of an institution...
Designing Spaces that Promote Learning and Improve Retention
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Categories: Resources
In the world of higher education, the retention rate of first-time freshmen is considered an important early student success indicator. In early July 2021, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center published an update to their Persistence and Retention report series, which tracks first-year persistence and retention rates for beginning postsecondary students...
Hastings+Chivetta Channels Expertise into New Lifestyle Market
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Categories: In the News
Hastings+Chivetta is pleased to announce the expansion of our firm's expertise under our new Lifestyle market, which encompasses four distinct project types — Aging In Place, Senior Living, Estates, and Luxury Living...
Summer Interns Gain Industry Experience at H+C
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Categories: Staff
Hastings+Chivetta is pleased to welcome interns Paul Hennerich V and Antonio Amore Rojas to our team this summer! Paul Hennerich V is spending his summer at Hastings+Chivetta as an Architectural Intern...
H+C is Enhancing Design with Advanced Technology
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Categories: Resources
Advanced technology such as virtual reality (VR), 3D printing, and 3D laser scanning is revolutionizing the field of architecture. These tools allow Hastings+Chivetta's architects and designers to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the design process and streamline communication between our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders...