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Brad Place

Brad Place

Principal ArchitectSCM Architects

Brad Place is a principal at SCM Architects in Little Rock, Arkansas with 30+ years of experience.  His primary focus has been leading the design and construction of buildings in the education realm.  In his primary role as lead design principal, Brad collaborates with administrators and educators throughout the design and construction process.   Classroom buildings, lab spaces, athletics structures, workforce training, student dining, student residences, and various education support spaces encompass the cross-section of Brad’s experience in K-12 and higher education design.  Brad has a passion for building design that is relevant, student-focused, and accurately informed by the goals and unique dynamics of each institution.

Thu Oct 299:30 AM – 10:30 AMClassroom 2505A: Exhibit Concepts/MUZO

A New Playbook for Educational Models that Evolve Faster Than Buildings

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to chang

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to changing student needs, architects and educators are increasingly asked to design for the future without

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to changing student needs, architects and educators are increasingly asked to design for the future without precedent. Through candid reflections from both the design team and school leadership, participants will explore practical strategies tested on complex educational projects for extending programming i

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to changing student needs, architects and educators are increasingly asked to design for the future without precedent. Through candid reflections from both the design team and school leadership, participants will explore practical strategies tested on complex educational projects for extending programming into design, balancing operational goals with emerging stakeholder insights, and creating adaptable learning environments that remain resilient as education continues to rapidly evolve.

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 5: Building for Safety & Well-Being—from Construction to CompletionSession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Sara Ferguson
K. Nicole Walsh
Brad Place
Sara Ferguson
Sara FergusonArchitect, Learning Environment Innovations Market Leader, Mackey Mitchell Architects
K. Nicole Walsh
K. Nicole WalshSchool Superintendent, Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind
Brad Place
Brad PlacePrincipal Architect, SCM Architects
Sara Ferguson
Sara FergusonArchitect, Learning Environment Innovations Market Leader, Mackey Mitchell Architects
K. Nicole Walsh
K. Nicole WalshSchool Superintendent, Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind
Brad Place
Brad PlacePrincipal Architect, SCM Architects
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
CEU Selection:IDCEC LU