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WSU Trimble Technology Lab to Offer 24/7 Access

Beginning in August 2025, the Trimble Technology Lab in Carpenter Hall will be accessible to all students in the School of Design and Construction (SDC) on a 24/7 basis through card swipe access. This initiative, made possible with the support of the VCEA IT team, is intended to enhance flexibility and improve access to high-performance […]

WSU President Visits Trimble Technology Lab During VCEA Tour

On May 30, just one month after her arrival in Pullman, WSU President Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell visited the Trimble Technology Lab as part of a focused tour of research and teaching facilities within the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA). She was accompanied by Provost T. Chris Riley-Tillman, VCEA Dean Partha Pande, and School […]

WSU TTL Supports Reality Capture Initiative

The Trimble Technology Lab at Washington State University is set to support a new interdisciplinary initiative focused on reality capture technologies, offering access to high-precision surveying equipment to enhance education and research across campus. The initiative, led by Dr. Hongtao Dang, who is an Assistant Professor at the School of Design and Construction, brings together […]

SDC Alumnus Applies Trimble Connect for On-Site Visualization

Pablo Fugaro, a graduate of the School of Design and Construction and current Safety Engineer at Dawson Construction has successfully applied and implemented WSU Trimble Technology lab’s augmented reality equipment in his professional environment. Pablo has been using Trimble Connect in combination with the Trimble XR10 HoloLens hardhat and iPad-based scanning tools to improve field […]

WSU Trimble Technology Lab Sees Steady Usage

The Trimble Technology Lab at Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction experienced consistent use by students throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, reflecting the lab’s role as a critical resource for design and construction education. Between August 1 and December 31, 2024, the lab recorded 485 individual card swipes, while the period from January […]

Students Working in WSU's Trimble Technology Lab

Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Gordon Visualizes Accessible Interior Space

The Trimble Technology Lab is pleased to highlight a project by Mackenzie Gordon, a sophomore in the Interior Design program, whose work bridges the gap between physical design intent and digital modeling. Her featured project originated in the fall semester sophomore interior design studio, taught by Carrie Vielle, where students were tasked with designing an […]

Student Spotlight: Leo Cook Explores Digital Possibilities

The WSU Trimble Technology Lab is pleased to showcase the work of Leo Cook, a member of the WSU Class of 2028, who is pursuing a degree in Architectural Studies and considering a minor in Construction Management. His project, developed in SDC 140, an introductory digital design course, taught by Marti Cowan, demonstrates how digital […]

Student Spotlight: Tori Weingarz’s Pavilion Project

The WSU Trimble Technology Lab is pleased to feature a student project by Victoria (Tori) Weingarz, a Landscape Architecture major in the School of Design and Construction, graduating in Spring 2027. Her design, developed in LAND 297, an introductory digital design course, taught by Dr. Dan Cronan, was selected for display for its thoughtful integration […]

Trimble Technology Lab Featured in WSU Voiland Instagram Tour

The Trimble Technology Lab was recently featured on the Instagram pages of both WSU Voiland Student Success and the WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, reaching a broad audience of prospective and current students. The post is part of a student-led video tour of Carpenter Hall, guided by Architecture student Clara Tallent. In the […]

SketchUp: An Integral Tool in Digital Design Courses

The WSU Trimble Technology Lab is excited to highlight the growing role of Trimble’s SketchUp in digital design courses across the School of Design & Construction. With its intuitive interface and robust capabilities, SketchUp has become a default modeling software for various disciplines, empowering students to bring their design visions to life. For Spring 2025, […]