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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