The challenge for architects is to achieve the optimal daylighting conditions throughout the schools they design.

Glass products promote daylighting, energy performance for buildings at Swarthmore.

The higher education design experts at KWK Architects say seeking student input on new residence halls, dining facilities and educational spaces is a crucial part of the design process.

To create the space, designers needed a material that could support vast, open recreation areas on multiple floors and withstand the constant drum of running feet, dribbling balls, and other high-intensity sports. Precast concrete was the obvious choice.