What if classroom design could improve student focus, and well-being? While daylight is often valued for energy savings and aesthetics, its impact on circadian health is frequently overlooked. This session explores how daylight, color, classroom configuration, and...
Whether a school is brand new or in desperate need of repair, the physical environment is an often-overlooked factor that directly impacts school culture and outcomes, especially for students of color and those from low-income communities. Participants will learn to...
Educational environments are often designed for an “average” learner, yet no such learner exists. This session demonstrates how play-based, biophilic, and neurodiverse-informed design strategies can improve behavior, focus, emotional safety, and well-being. Presenters...
Thoughtful design transformed daily learning for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs at Russell Jones Education Center (RJC). A day-treatment program in the Park Hill School District, RJC’s intentionally designed spaces can differentiate between...
Belonging isn’t just a feeling, it’s a design challenge. As college campuses face mounting pressure to improve student retention, support staff wellbeing, and serve an increasingly diverse population, the physical environment has emerged as one of the most...
