Amid the rapid rise of AI, this session rethinks what defines an optimal learning ecosystem. This new “horizon” calls for a new language to describe where and how learning happens. As spatial taxonomies evolve, so too must our approach to design—shifting from...
One in five students is neurodivergent, yet most environments ignore the nervous system. Are we designing schools from the wrong end? Grounded in occupational therapy and neurosensory science, this session introduces a bottom-up approach to designing for regulation...
Every new tool, system, or space carries a cognitive cost. When that “Innovation Tax” exceeds educator capacity, the result isn’t resistance — it’s system failure. This session reframes human capacity as critical infrastructure and shows how physical design and...
What happens when the true end users of a school — its students — help shape their learning environment? This session explores a highly interactive engagement process that transforms traditional programming into meaningful, ongoing collaboration. Through a case study...
FF&E is often treated as a late-stage budget decision, yet it fundamentally shapes how students learn. This session reframes FF&E selection as a cohesive, pedagogically driven process that bridges educational vision and procurement realities, integrating...
