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Did you know over half of all U.S. public schools are in need of renovations, the cost of which is estimated at nearly $200 billion? But how can jurisdictions make the case for investing in school modernization, and what guidance is there for designers and school districts to effectively spend the forecasted billions of modernization dollars to achieve their core mission of educating children for life in the 21st century? I’m so pleased to announce there’s new research available to help! I teamed with some amazing colleagues at Perkins Eastman and Drexel University to conduct the “Addressing a Multi-Billion Dollar Challenge” study, sponsored by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows #LatrobePrize and J+J Flooring. We found that modernized schools outperformed non-modernized schools in a statistically significant manner across multiple factors. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ejJ_Fw-2. #K12schools #K12design #SchoolModernization #Research #DesignResearch #AppliedResearch #EvidenceBasedDesign #DesignGuidelines #IndoorEnvironmentalQuality #IEQ #EducationalAdequacy #CommunityConnectivity

Community colleges play a vital role in promoting educational equity and opportunity, but they face challenges like declining enrollment and low transfer rates. Architects like HMC’s Eric Skiba are exploring innovative design solutions to create inclusive, supportive environments for student success. Check out Erik's article on Spaces4Learning, "Revolutionizing Community College Success" where he explores how architects can help address these pressing challenges. #hmcarchitects #designforgood https://lnkd.in/gafR4iQj

With the link below, I’m sharing a few insights on the following: What role do higher education institutions play in creating civic minded citizens? How are colleges and universities still impacted by the pandemic? How are building longevity and sustainability impacted by certain procurement strategies? What are some of the systemic challenges currently facing community colleges?

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek continues! Knowing that 20% of students, faculty and staff are neurodivergent - a shift is needed toward a more inclusive culture in all campus settings. From classrooms and labs, sports and fitness spaces, to libraries, student common areas and cafeterias – designing spaces that address all physical and mental needs is critical. Access to natural light and the inclusion of biophilic elements were central to the renovation of St. Charles Community College's Life Science Building. The transformation gave them the teaching environment they needed to foster student success. Learn more about our higher education design portfolio: https://loom.ly/G0Qxnd4 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityAwareness #NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityMatters #ClassroomDesign #InclusiveEnvironments #SensorySupport #Neurodiverse #LearningDifferences #FGMA #WeBuildCommunity

Am embracing the authentic listening skills and empowering engagement that Beth deploys in all her work! Having been a landscape architect teaching architects mostly at the BAC from 1972-2012,I can identify w/ being the Duck sans water!My natural science Id wants to tout diversity; in the natural world it is the hedge against extinction, through robust diversity of gene pools. In the climate change design world we have to see our roles anchored , in the context of difficult ,multivariate conditions. People work, education, organizational leadership, playing the long game for replacing all coastal infrastructure to adapt to sea level rise… big stuff to plan, design, fund and execute prudently.

Schools (K-12) are arguably the most important building type we create. They represent not only institutions for learning, but they help to define the communities they serve. It's important to build them right. If you're in the Portland, Oregon area, this in-person learning opportunity is not to be missed. #SchoolConstruction #ResilientDesign #Schools

From an overcrowded challenge to a sustainable, forward-thinking solution, the transformation of Parkway School District’s McKelvey Primary Center (Parkway Schools) makes for an inspiring case study of collaboration for high performance design. Functional multi-purpose spaces were a priority for the District and our detailed evaluation of existing facilities and programmatic requirements helped them apply this vision. Four additional classrooms and three additional special education classrooms were added to the original project, including a future-proof design to accommodate expansion. In our shared mission to improve academic performance, we agreed on measures to improve comfort for end users of the building like students, faculty and staff, alongside conserving energy and reducing life-cycle costs. We also made sure that project met the Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings whenever possible on the existing building and as a minimum requirement on all new additions. #fgma #pk12 #elementaryschools #ParkwayProud #StLArchitecture #StLSchools #WeBuildCommunity

Check out our latest blog post, written by Business Development Manager Sarah! She shares her top tips on designing and specifying secondary school and further education #washrooms 👇

See my blog on top 5 things to consider when specifying secondary school washrooms #education #washrooms #venesta #design #specification #toilets If there are any schemes you are working on that I can assist with I am more than happy to help [email protected]

A #modular education complex is the budget-friendly alternative to traditional construction. If your campus needs to add a couple of classrooms to your existing space, modular classrooms are ideal since they are single units. Learn More>>>> https://lnkd.in/gv62vD5u