Maker spaces are changing the way learning is done on college and university campuses. Rather than simply lecturing, professors are able to engage students from a wide range of majors with projects in these lab/classroom spaces that emphasize student creativity and innovation. David Moos, principal at Coscia Moos Architecture in Philadelphia, PA, is well versed in these new spaces for learning and provided some insights to College Planning & Management regarding their uses and growing popularity.
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The evolution of academic spaces on campus continues to transform interiors into areas that are interactive, tech-enabled, and adaptable to a variety of uses for collaborative engagement.
The bionic classroom is here. Packed with technology, reconfigurable on a moment's notice and ready to foster innovation, these spaces help forward-thinking instructors educate next-generation students. College Planning & Management profiles five new spaces that push the edges.
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A crucial step in collaborative teaching.
From responsive rooms to bold buildings, today's colleges and universities are embracing innovative learning environments.