Historically campus recreation centers were primarily frequented by athletes and exercise enthusiasts. Today, colleges and universities are expanding their offerings to accommodate a larger demographic with a broad array of fitness needs. This article from Athletic Business (Brett Klika, CSCS & Founder of SPIDERfit Kids in conjunction with the American Council on Exercise) explores how creative…
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Collegiate Recreation Centers: A Place to Call Home
Not Your Parents Intramurals By Kathy Russell, ALSC Architects Not long ago, college recreation programs consisted of intramural sports run by student organizations or teachers in the physical education department. These programs were often housed in a student union building or in the corner of an athletics building. Today colleges and universities are building recreation…
Alternative Approach to Construction Gains Traction
A project delivery method known as progressive design-build is catching on in Washington State, and the approach already is being employed on a couple of Spokane-area projects, says Rustin Hall, Principal at ALSC Architects. ALSC is using the progressive design-build method on the City of Airway Heights community recreation center project. The $17.3 million recreation…
Collegiate Athlete Recruiting: Does Your Brand Give You An Edge?
When recruits tour your facilities, is your brand being portrayed in a way that gives you an edge? Creating a remarkable, well-designed space that represents a College or University’s brand can help gain an advantage and engage a recruit. This article from Athletic Business explores how facilities can be designed so your brand is clear, consistent…
The Washington State University Cougar Football Complex – Designed To Win!
As we count down the hours in anticipation of the Washington State University vs. USC game Friday night, let’s take a moment to look back three years ago when WSU football players got a first glimpse of their new home. In 2010, the University had just hired a new athletic director and the program was…
Turf Fields Prove Safer, Require Less Maintenance & Aid With Recruiting
This month Whitworth University in Spokane unveiled a $1 million upgrade to its Pine Bowl Stadium, featuring FieldTurf Revolution 360 surface. FieldTurf’s robust national clientele includes the Seattle Seahawks, the University of Washington and Washington State University. According to a study from Dr. Michael C. Meyers of the Department of Health and Human Development at…
Trends in Fitness: Back to Basics
By Debbie Bravo, ALSC Architects While wearable technology is the number one trend for 2016, it has little impact on the built environment – and vice versa; the built environment has little to no effect on the use of wearable technology. The number two and three activities on the 2016 list, however, can be greatly affected by…
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