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Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year!

This week, Cody Boyd, AIA was honored with the prestigious Patriotic Employer Award from the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR). This recognition was initiated through a nomination by his team member Christopher Smith. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

In this episode of The Resilience Lab with Rex Miller, Melissa Turnbaugh, Senior Principal, Firmwide PreK-12 Market Leader at PBK, shares her vision for transforming education through innovation and intentional design. Melissa discusses how connecting students to nature, fostering creativity, and designing spaces that reflect the identity of their communities can revolutionize the way schools serve their students. She dives into the power of public-private collaboration, the importance of creating equitable and sustainable learning environments, and how small changes—like reimagining outdoor spaces—can inspire pride and connection while addressing larger societal challenges. This conversation is a powerful exploration of how thoughtful design can shape the future of education and the communities it serves. Don’t miss this inspiring episode! Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gEayVxkd 🎧 Tune in now and share with someone passionate about rethinking education! 🌟 #ResilienceLab #Education #Design

We are honored to be recognized in Building Design+Construction Media's Giants 400 as the #1 K-12 School Architecture Firm for the fourth year in a row. Additionally, we are proud to have risen to #12 among University Building Architecture Firms, up from #15 last year. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire PBK family. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our clients and the communities we serve! https://lnkd.in/efGm8hbJ https://lnkd.in/gtnPcisE

We’re thrilled to team up with Florida State University on their brand-new lacrosse stadium! #sportsarchitecture https://lnkd.in/gFrkAYb8

As the opportunities within college sports continue to grow, a more sophisticated professional mindset has emerged in the formerly amateur arena. Athletes and fans alike increasingly expect more refined, amenity-packed venues. In School Construction News, Michael Hessert discusses how colleges and universities have responded by adapting their physical infrastructure to reflect this new sports culture — and to make themselves stand out. https://lnkd.in/gtEYGVD4

We’re excited to announce our continued growth in North Texas! Our new Denton office will be led by Managing Associate Principal Chris Upton, AIA, NCARB, whose extensive expertise and passion for designing transformative educational spaces will drive its success. Newly appointed Managing Principal Lee Osborne, AIA LEED AP is leading the Fort Worth office, while our Dallas office continues to thrive under the leadership of Managing Principal Danny Berger, RA. With these three offices working in harmony, PBK is well-positioned to serve the diverse needs of North Texas school districts, universities, and their communities. https://lnkd.in/gxWvxEEU

Tomorrow! Join us for our final webinar of the year, where we will hear from Dr. Richard Taylor on the science behind fractals - often called "the fingerprint of life" - and how incorporating these patterns into the built environment can improve health and performance. Register here! https://lnkd.in/guZ9WK6F

We are looking forward to this Friday! Don't forget to register using this link: https://lnkd.in/guZ9WK6F

We’re honored to have been part of this incredible project. Congratulations, City of Manhattan Beach, on this remarkable achievement!