New name, new home: Tulane unveils reimagined School of Architecture and Built Environment
Richardson Memorial Hall, the historic home of Tulane’s newly renamed School of Architecture and Built Environment, has reopened following a transformative four-year renovation and expansion. Originally built in 1908, the revitalized hall seamlessly blends historic preservation with sustainable design and now features cutting-edge studios, classrooms, review spaces and the school’s first dedicated gallery. The reimagined space marks a major milestone, elevating design education and bringing the school’s community together under one roof.
Tulane invests in startups driving infrastructure and industrial innovation
Tulane Ventures, a university-based venture capital firm, has invested in two emerging startups digitizing traditional analog industries. The venture firm’s latest funding round supports ARIX Technologies, a robotics company focused on automating industrial inspection, and Hello Gravel, a digital marketplace for bulk construction materials. These investments underscore the increasing interest of venture funds in tech-enabled construction and industrial automation, two sectors increasingly leveraging digital technology solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve safety.
