New Building Information

Building Phases

Planning Phase

Propose New Building Need
Select Building Architect
Conduct Building Forums
Select Building Site

Development Phase

Develop Drawings
Legislative Approval of design
Produce Building Documentation
Release Bid for Contractors
Select Contractor

Construction Phase

Site Preparation
Building Construction

Building Site News:

(Feb 5, 2009) New projects emerge
The area where the building will be located, adjacent to the University Post Office and Counseling & Psychological Center, is currently undergoing site development. [The Appalachian]
(Dec 5, 2008) Educators and others celebrate groundbreaking for new college of education building at Appalachian
With the ceremonial turn of shovels, representatives from Appalachian State University and local and state government broke ground Dec. 4 at the future site of a new academic building that will house the Reich College of Education. [ASU News]
(Dec 3, 2008) College of education groundbreaking to be held Dec. 4
Groundbreaking for Appalachian State University's new college of education building will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. at the construction site at the corner of College Street and Hamby Alley across from First Baptist Church in Boone. [ASU News]
(Jun 9, 2008) Students, parents, faculty chime in on campus construction
Students, parents, and faculty walking around Appalachian Sate University's campus during the summer months have most likely seen at least one bit of construction taking place. [The Appalachian]
(Apr 15, 2008) Demolition for new education building starts
Students looking to snag a free parking space on campus last week were met with a chain link fence, as access to the vacant property purchased for the new College of Education building was restricted in preparation for today's demolition. [The Appalachian]
(Jan 24, 2008) Town council amends education building zoning
The Boone Town Council passed two amendments to the zoning of the property between Howard Street and Hamby Alley. [The Appalachian]
(Jan 21, 2008) Council vote lays foundation for new college of education building
The Boone Town Council's adoption of two zoning amendments could mean a new college of education for Appalachian State University - along with numerous other uses. [Watauga Democrat]

Proposed Building Renderings

The selected site for the new education building is along College Street between Hamby Alley and Howard Street (formerly the location of apartment complexes) near the new parking deck, University library and bookstore.

It is being considered that the 1st floor of the new building will be underground, housing the majority of the mechanical components, thus freeing space above ground for more usable space.

As a result of discussions between the university and the town, a revised footprint and building structure are under review. Below are the most recent drawings.

Aerial Renderings (August 2008) (Click image for enlargement)