Acoustics impact student learning. Plans for physical spaces — walls, ceilings, flooring and more — made with good acoustics in mind at design and construction phases will result in high-performance, effective facilities.
There are five must-do safety tips for communities and schools to consider when they are upgrading and building new systems.
Study shows that sitting still does not equal paying attention.
An increasing number of options in materials, furnishings and finishes is leading to vibrant, inviting design.
"Next-Generation Learning" is having a significant affect on interior design.
Colleges and universities that don't have historic identities to direct interior design choices can still develop and furnish modern, desirable interior spaces where students want to study, be and stay.
Selecting the right materials in order to deliver a safe, efficient and technology-laden facility that can adapt to changing research directions can be a daunting task.
Providing high-quality, comfortable learning environments.
Cost savings, aesthetic value and speed of construction make wood a material of choice for campus construction.
Wenger seating brings great comfort and an improved viewing experience to patrons and scholars at the Folger Shakespeare Library and Theatre.
Facility planning reports as websites.
As technology reshapes the way we define instructional space, educators may be obliged to vacate comfort zones.
More than just pretty faces, walls and ceilings must be carefully designed in order to create functional, safe and efficient interiors.
But our school buildings still need more attention and funding.
Serving all students in the classrooms and beyond.
While the flipped teaching model is old news in the humanities it finds new purpose in STEM subjects. But look out. This trendy pedagogy may require an overhaul of your classrooms, especially the large lecture hall.
A new program on the campus of Long Island University taps into an equestrian legacy to prepare students for careers in a burgeoning industry.
Bringing next generation learning to all school buildings.
Furniture is an important and effective design component when planning and creating these learning spaces.
Bringing new relevance to aging performance venues.