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A partnership made in 3D
May 04, 2019 Janices Design, General News, Technology

A partnership made in 3D

Students at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy got hands-on, real-world experience over the last year in collaborating with a pair of businesses on creating three-dimensional models of a bank that will soon go up in the Richmond suburbs. The students worked with Portsmouth-based TowneBank and HBA Architecture and Interior Design of Virginia Beach to create 3D models of […]
Stihl USA New Headquarters AIA Hard Hat Tour
April 17, 2019 Janices Events, General News, Technology

Stihl USA New Headquarters AIA Hard Hat Tour

As Stihl nears completion, HBA’s Bruce Prichard and Mariusz Mijal, along with Tyler Park with Hourigan Construction, led a tour for local architects and engineers. HBA teamed with AIA Hampton Roads as part of their “Hard Hat Tours” which allows licensed architects to continue their education by observing unique construction challenges faced by other local […]
Home of the future takes first place at the international competition.
January 11, 2019 Janices General News, Sustainability/LEED®, Technology

Home of the future takes first place at the international competition.

Congratulations to Virginia Tech FutureHAUS Dubai Team on winning the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East. Read more about it here and here  
FutureHAUS Dubai takes shape at Virginia Tech’s Research + Demonstration Facility
October 11, 2018 Janices General News, Sustainability/LEED®, Technology

FutureHAUS Dubai takes shape at Virginia Tech’s Research + Demonstration Facility

On November 14-28, 2018, Virginia Tech will compete in the Solar Decathlon Middle East as the only U.S.-based team in a competitive pool of 21 universities worldwide. With FutureHAUS Dubai, Virginia Tech builds on 16 years of faculty-student research in solar home design, modular construction, and smart home technology. The team has created a solar […]
John B. Dey Elementary School Modernization AIA Hard Hat tour
September 09, 2018 Janices Education, General News, Sustainability/LEED®, Technology

John B. Dey Elementary School Modernization AIA Hard Hat tour

As the project progresses, HBA’s Lauren Perry led a tour for local architects and engineers. HBA teamed with AIA Hampton Roads as part of their “Hard Hat Tours” which allows licensed architects to continue their education by observing unique construction challenges faced by other local architects, and young aspiring architects to gain valuable first hand experience […]
A house that can be built in 6 hours
July 06, 2018 Janices General News, Technology

A house that can be built in 6 hours

    More information about the project here
YOUNG DESIGNERS COMPETITION AT LANDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL – YEAR 3
March 16, 2018 Janices Design, General News, People, Technology

YOUNG DESIGNERS COMPETITION AT LANDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL – YEAR 3

HBA is excited to be involved with this competition for the third year in a row. This year’s project involves designing a house for a family of six in coastal Virginia, and incorporates challenges related to sustainable materials, energy-saving design, and shared generational living spaces. We’ve been meeting with the students throughout the year to […]
Young Designers Competition at Landstown High School
February 10, 2017 Janices Design, People, Technology

Young Designers Competition at Landstown High School

HBA is excited to be helping out with this year’s Young Designers Competition at Landstown High School. The competition involves designing an eco-friendly house for a family of 6 in coastal Virginia Beach. Chris Ames has already met with the class once to give advice on drawing and modeling, and will go back several times […]
Kellam High School highlighted during a EduTechGuys podcast
January 31, 2017 Janices Design, Education, General News, Technology

Kellam High School highlighted during a EduTechGuys podcast

This is Chris Freeman, Kellam High School AP Environmental Science Teacher, talking about the Kellam HS design process and the role of his students and co-teachers in shaping the vision for the design of the school and the educational courtyards. He also talks about how the Kellam HS building design supports flexible learning environments, student […]
STEM Robotics Challenge
July 03, 2014 AdminHBA Education, People, Technology

STEM Robotics Challenge

For the second year in a row, my son Matt participated in the STEM ROBOTICS CHALLENGE held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on June 6, 2014. The STEM ROBOTICS CHALLENGE is an annual competition held by Virginia Beach City Schools for the purpose of furthering Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The annual competition had two […]