Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, recently attended the A4LE International LearningSCAPES Conference held at the Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia for those who plan, design, equip, furnish and maintain places where students learn. LearningSCAPES provided groundbreaking educational sessions, inspiring keynotes, and a showcase of state-of-the-art tools that move learning into the future. Keynote Speaker David Houle, […]
Tools for Schools… my schools … my impact
Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, attended the Harford County Education Foundation’s 1st Annual Tools for Schools Breakfast Gala held on September 27, 2017 at the Maryland Golf & Country Club. The Breakfast Gala celebrates the impact the community partners play in the schools, while honoring “Everyday Heroes.” Everyday Heroes are outstanding educators who promote exemplary dedication […]
School Planning and Design Graduate Course
Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, presented to the Widener University students enrolled in the School Planning and Design Graduate Course at the Eastern Mennonite College Campus on May 31, 2017. Adjunct Professor David M. Rentschler, Ed.D., Doctor of Education Program and retired administrator with the School District of Lancaster, has brought many future school superintendents […]
Gilbert Architects shares the Recommendations of the PSBA Workgroup for PlanCon Improvements, published Fall 2016
Recommendations of the PSBA Workgroup for PlanCon Improvements. The intent of the report is that the recommendations be considered in the efforts to provide a more modern, simplified and financially sustainable process for the State reimbursement to school districts.
AIA Pennsylvania holds AEC Education Summit & Expo – September 29, 2016
Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, attended the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) Education Summit & Expo held at the Harrisburg Hilton, bringing together the architecture, engineering, and construction community; state legislators and local officials; and several school district superintendents around the state. Discussions ensued over the state of K-12 school construction funding, PlanCon update, and […]
LearningSCAPES 2016 Conference: September 28 – October 1, 2016
Gilbert Architects is participating in the A4LE (Association for Learning Environments) LearningSCAPES 2016 Conference by providing a Learning Tour of the $119.2M LEED Gold Upper Dublin High School as one of the suburban school tours scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2016. President Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP will present the tour of the 4-year multi-phase […]
Gilbert Architects Participates in PlanCon Reform Advisory Group
On Monday and Tuesday, August 15–16, 2016 Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, President, and Sharron M. Herr, Director of Business Development and member of the PSBA Alumni Network, attended PSBA’s PlanCon Reform Advisory Group. As the state moves to resolve concerns with its complex and antiquated system for reimbursement of school construction projects under the […]
Future Superintendents Learn about School Construction
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, President, and Scott A. Adams, Senior Project Manager, presented a segment on design and construction of school facilities to our guests from Neumann University Business Management program. Adjunct Professor William N. Kiefer, Ed.D., Doctor of Education Program and retired Superintendent of Cheltenham School District, brought […]
Off-Site Construction – Integrated Approach
On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, presented an Education Session titled “Project Stakeholder Integration in Off-Site Construction” at the MD/DC 64th ASBO Annual Spring Conference in Ocean City, Maryland at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Tom presented both the Millmont Elementary & 6th Grade Magnet School and the West Reading […]
Modular Can Be Faster, Safer and Less Costly
A recent study of 17 permanent off-site construction projects found that, on average, schedule can be slashed 45% and costs cut 16% over onsite construction. Of the completed projects reviewed, there were an average of 0.25 safety incidents. Off-site construction has the potential to reduce schedule and increase safety and quality, chorused the modular construction […]