This building at the University of Memphis needed to provide the infrastructure that facilitates the development of products and skills in the information technology area, set in the surroundings of a very human space that supports high technology, and offers the flexibility to adapt to new technologies and educational needs at Internet speed.

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Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) was founded in 1922 to advance public health through learning, discovery and communication. Through research and training programs, HSPH recognized the need for an environ-mentally economic and efficient workspace when designing new administrative offices in the historic Landmark Center in downtown Boston.

Planning for the Stata Center began 15 years ago when MIT completed a framework for the development of the northeast sector of campus. The design was governed by MIT’s planning principles, which call for buildings that are generous in spirit, have the flexibility to meet the changing needs of an academic environment, and are durable in materials and in assembly.

With Tate’s raised floor, modular wiring and PosiTile carpet, Red Rocks got a beautiful environment in which to teach and work while at the same time accommodating quick and inexpensive changes and upgrades.

Sustainable design is a major part of the project's vision. At the design concept phase, a sustainability workshop was held. The group achieved consensus on a balance of sustainable design approaches & the documentation provided a blueprint for future design decision making for both Idaho Water Center and Idaho Place. The commitment of the tenant groups to such elements as the underfloor air distribution system has been critical.