Architecture Students Explore Boston Sports Institute Via New MBMA Folio

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) creates free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors at https://www.mbmaeducation.org/resources/. The resources include MBMA’s Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings folio series providing in-depth case studies for use in undergraduate and graduate architecture programs. The newest is a 20-page folio that delves into the design and construction of the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

“Architecture faculty and students learn how metal building systems can create amazing design solutions through our folio series,” said Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “Each folio focuses on a single facility and dissects the design priorities, goals and outcomes.”

MBMA created the Boston Sports Institute folio in coordination with Dacon Corporation, ESG Associates, Inc. (dba EDGE Sports Group), and BARNES buildings & management group, inc. It includes:

• Exclusive interviews with the owner, architect and construction team.

• Project design insights involving the building’s two NHL-regulation-size ice rinks, its fieldhouse, elevated track, competition swimming pool and much more.

• Abundant photos, drawings and graphics illustrate phases/element of the design and construction.

This is MBMA’s third Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings folio. Others spotlight Alamo Beer Company in San Antonio and the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex in Los Angeles.

About The Metal Building Manufacturers Association

Founded in 1956, MBMA serves manufacturers and suppliers that work with industry professionals, architects, building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry. The efforts of member volunteers and association staff regularly lead to industry improvements and groundbreaking research. Resources on the association's website include technical materials, research reports, videos and design guides, plus news of the most current research and ideas to propel the industry. MBMA also provides graduate and undergraduate educational resources at MBMAeducation.org. For more information, visit mbma.com.