Higher Education

“Education is a social process; education is growth, education is not a preparation for life but is life itself.”
— John Dewey

Colleges and Universities are the engines that drive advancement in society.  Environments for higher education must embody the vision of the institution while responding to the requirements of the individuals using the space.  Whether part of a private college or a public university, educational spaces must benefit the individual, while serving the collective.  At TLBA, we believe that design for buildings that are part of a campus fabric must recognize a responsibility to a larger community, while belonging to its time and clearly projecting its uniqueness and purpose.  Our well designed campus facilities have improved faculty, administration, and most importantly, student success rates through better environments in which to live, learn and teach.

Our Higher Education Facilities include:

  • Classrooms

  • Teaching & Research Labs

  • Distance Learning Facilities

  • Academic Support

  • Faculty Offices

  • Lecture Halls & Auditoriums

  • Student Life Facilities

  • Campus Infrastructure

  • Athletic Facilities

Our Higher Education Project Approach

… is collaborative
The best environments result from participation in the design process by many, rather than few. We actively seek input from all project stakeholders including administration, faculty, students and operations/maintenance personnel.  We have developed inclusive methods for this process, whether it involves a small group conference or elaborate community design workshops.  Our internal project management process is equally rigorous and collaborative.  Our design process allows individual expertise to be leveraged for the common good, resulting in functional, aspirational and sustainable facilities that are comfortable and cost-effective.

…is cognitive
To create educational environments of long-term viability, diverse groups must come together in support of a common objective.  Over time, we’ve developed the leadership skills necessary to coalesce these groups and individuals and build consensus around organizing ideas. We’ve developed effective standardized tools and processes for gathering program requirements. While we’ve designed many educational facilities, we remain inquisitive and determined to learn something new about the academic area, pedagogies, and people that will influence the project’s successful outcome.