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$18.5 million renovation of USI Health Professions Center underway

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – University of Southern Indiana is using $18.5 million in state funding to revamp its Health Professions Center.

The funds were first awarded in 2019 by the Indiana General Assembly and the multi-phase renovation project began in May of this year.

The University is planning to use these funds to enhance equipment and expand learning.

USI nursing student, Mikaylah Boulds says she’s excited to get this opportunity.

“It makes me feel very proud because we worked so hard to get into this program and now we have all these new rooms and opportunities,” said Bould.

The current

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10/07/2023

Renovation

Radical renovation upgrades aging bank HQ into energy efficient office

UNStudio recently completed an extensive renovation of a former bank headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The firm has vastly improved the aging building’s energy efficiency while rearranging its interior layout to be suitable for use as a modern office.

The building, named Fellenoord 15, could no longer accommodate an expanding workforce due to an outdated interior layout that meant colleagues had to work apart from one another.

Though a new building was considered, on inspection UNStudio realized that the basic structural shell itself was sound and could be retained and improved. According to the firm, carrying out a renovation produced

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28/06/2023

Renovation

Xianfeng Community Renovation / Atelier cnS + GZUPDS

Xianfeng Community Renovation / Atelier cnS + GZUPDS - Exterior Photography, Windows, Cityscape +42

Areas:
8710 m²
year:

2022

Text description provided by the architects. Located in the center of Shiqiao sub-district of Panyu, Xianfeng Community has been the political and commercial center of Panyu since ancient times and is the epitome of Panyu’s history and culture for over a thousand years. Xianfeng Community has prominent clan settlement culture and rich industrial and commercial trade cultural

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17/06/2023

Renovation

Fellenoord 15 Renovation / UNStudio

Fellenoord 15 Renovation / UNStudio - Exterior Photography +11

Text description provided by the architects. In recent years, the negative environmental impact of the construction industry has significantly changed how we view the demolition of existing buildings in favor of new builds. Renovating or redeveloping existing building stock and extending the life span of our buildings now favors a more sustainable solution, while also ensuring the retention of inherent historical or local significance.

In the case of Fellenoord 15, the existing building previously stood as

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06/06/2023

Renovation

6 Most Expensive Rooms To Renovate in Your Home and How To Cut Costs

Interest in home renovations has dramatically picked up since the onset of the pandemic, which forced Americans to spend a lot more time in their respective abodes. But home renovations are seldom easy or quick projects, and you could be spending months in the process of major overhauls.

Discover: 5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
Learn: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch

Not only can renovations suck your time, they can also potentially drain your bank account. You need to do your homework extensively on contractors and DIY options (provided they are safe), as well as know

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31/05/2023

Renovation

10 Kitchen Renovation Trends for 2023, According to Homeowners

Kitchen renovation trends are constantly evolving and updating, with new styles and design elements being introduced every year. A kitchen reno is an excellent way to add value to your home and enhance your daily life, whether you’re a gourmet chef or just looking for a functional space.

A new report from the interior design and decorating experts at Houzz examines the biggest trends in 2023. Whether you’re planning a complete overhaul or just looking for some fresh inspiration, these trends are sure to spark your creativity and help you create the kitchen of your dreams.

Be sure to also

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15/05/2023

Renovation

Delicious Sock it to Me Cake Recipe

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Have you ever tried a sock it to me cake? This recipe, loaded with butter, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, is the perfect treat to make for the holidays.

A moist and delicious dessert, it has also been known as a great dish to serve with coffee or tea. I love this recipe and know you will love making it for your family!

If you love the cinnamon flavor in this cake, then you will fall in love with these fried cinnamon

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14/05/2023

Renovation

62 TV Shows About Interior Design and Architecture to Watch Now

On Celebrity IOUs, it’s the celebrities who get their hands dirty. The series gives some of Hollywood’s biggest names—including Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, and Melissa McCarthy—a chance to give a big thanks to the friends and family members who helped them get where they are by renovating their spaces. Hosted and produced by the Property Brothers, the series promises to elicit both tears and laughter.

Brothers vs. Brothers

Where to watch: HGTV and Discovery+

At this point, Drew and Jonathan Scott have basically created a Property Brothers cinematic universe, but this show is especially fun because it pits the

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01/04/2023