School News, HMC Architects’ magazine dedicated to educational facility planning and design, explores the trends, ideas, and issues shaping PreK–12 learning environments. Published four times a year, it is available digitally at no cost.

This special issue explores how historic schools can evolve to serve today’s students while preserving the architectural character and community connections that make them meaningful.

Inside:

1. Carrying a school’s legacy forward: Thoughtful design creates healthy, sustainable learning environments where students can thrive.
2. Setting the stage for the future: Historic school theaters become safer, more inclusive spaces that better support learning and performance.
3. Q&A with Principal Emeritus Lorne McConachie, FAIA: Reflections on preserving historic schools, designing for today’s learners, and mentoring the next generation of architects.
4. Preserving places and memories: The enduring connection between historic schools and the communities they serve.

Download the issue here: HMC Architects School News Fall 2026