Colleges and universities are centers of learning and recreation. These activities are year-round, and in most cases, campuses are constantly bustling with activity—even in the summer time. When it comes to constructing or renovating campus spaces, making sure students have spaces in which to learn can be tricky, with buildings closing for work to be performed. Gwen Gilley, AIA, LEED-AP BD+C, principal, Hord Coplan Macht, has seen this scenario play out several times, and explains some of the strategies her firm has employed to help make the construction phase easier on students, faculty, and staff.
College and university libraries are important campus spaces—places for students to study, reflect, and gather research materials. Jeffrey Sronkoski, principal and director–Higher Education practice for Legat Architects, knows all about these spaces, as he has helped Legat advance their expertise in academic libraries in higher education. College Planning & Management asked some questions about designing libraries that also function as a versatile academic space; something Jeffrey is quite familiar with.
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Designing collaborative and flexible learning spaces is critical in today’s schools. Kimberly Bannigan, learning information systems coordinator at DeForest Area School District in DeForest, Wisc., knows this well. Bannigan participated in the process of designing a library in the district that promoted collaborative and flexible learning—and we spoke about the process, and other elements involved in creating a versatile learning space.