In an increasingly competitive environment, the role of campus recreation centers is changing. Speaking with Engineering News-Record, RDG's Tom Ohle discusses how design for these facilities must now focus on creating a place where students can create their own personal recreation and health plans.

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Like elite athletes, sports and rec facilities run best when properly tuned. In a recent piece for Athletic Business, RDG's Jack Patton offers an in-depth look at how connecting the dots between sustainable design practices and building operations can create a building that is efficient, environmentally conscious and that puts the well-being of users at the forefront.

Read Jack's full examination of a holistic approach to sustainable sports design here.

Unique design elements within athletic spaces can create excitement and give institutions a competitive edge. As the world continues to emerge from pandemic life, anticipation around sports facilities is steadily growing. These growing expectations bring intensified competition between educational institutions, says RDG's Blaine Perau in an interview with Recreation Management Magazine, and a need to design facilities that offer students opportunities for professional learning and real-world experience.

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Decades of experience and passion for innovative design is what Johnny Boyd, AIA brings to the RDG Sports Studio. Driven by his passion to connect people and story with a project's vision, Johnny connects clients and teams for creation of dynamic facilities that enhance both athletic performance and fan engagement.

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