Building a Sense of Belonging on a College Campus

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...

Operating in the Grey: Campus Safety, De-escalation, and Technology

Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Using real-life...

Innovation in Action: Transforming Preschool for Today’s Learners

This interactive session addresses the growing need for evidence-based early learning environments by showcasing districtwide preschool models grounded in real-world implementation and outcome data. Educators and architects will share how collaborative planning,...

WORKSHOP: From Spec to Student

What happens between design intent and the finished classroom? This session explores the critical journey from specification to installation, and why it matters. When dealers, A&D professionals, manufacturers, educators, and students collaborate effectively, the...