Tracy Lyn Wharton Hucul
Senior Associate and ArchitectQuinn EvansTracy Hucul, is a Senior Associate and Architect at Quinn Evans with nearly 20 years of experience designing, renovating, and reimagining environments for lifelong learning. Her work spans Pre-K–12 schools, higher education facilities, museums, and libraries, reflecting her belief that learning occurs throughout every stage of life. While her work spans the full spectrum of lifelong learning, her greatest passion is designing engaging, equitable, and inspiring environments for Pre-K–12 students. As Quinn Evans' Internal Learning Practice Area Lead, Tracy advances knowledge sharing, evidence-based design, and thought leadership across the firm's educational practice, helping strengthen and elevate Quinn Evans' work in learning environments. She is also an active leader within the American Institute of Architects (AIA), serving on the National Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) Leadership Group. She previously served as CAE Advocacy Co-Chair and as an AIA Board-appointed Government Advocacy Committee (GAC) member. Through her design work, professional leadership, and advocacy, Tracy is dedicated to creating learning environments that support student wellness, foster exploration and collaboration, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Circadian Classrooms: How Daylight and Furniture Foster Student Wellness and Learning
What if classroom design could improve student focus, and well-being? While daylight is often valued for energy savings and aesthetics, its impact on
…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 conf
…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 flexible furnishings work together to support student wellness and cognitive performance. Through research and practical examples, attendees will gain actionable strategies to optimize
…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 flexible furnishings work together to support student wellness and cognitive performance. Through research and practical examples, attendees will gain actionable strategies to optimize existing and new learning environments, creating healthier spaces that help students learn, engage, and thrive.
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Measure What Matters: POE Playbook for K–12 Learning Environments
Design teams spend months (sometimes years) creating learning environments that support student success. But once those spaces are in use, how often
Design teams spend months (sometimes years) creating learning environments that support student success. But once those spaces are in use, how often do we actually measure what’s working? This interactive workshop introduces a practical, evidence‑b
Design teams spend months (sometimes years) creating learning environments that support student success. But once those spaces are in use, how often do we actually measure what’s working? This interactive workshop introduces a practical, evidence‑based approach to Post‑Occupancy Evaluation (POE) tailored for K–12 schools. Using the CAUSE Coalition’s open‑access POE framework, attendees will learn how simple, survey-based tools can capture both
Design teams spend months (sometimes years) creating learning environments that support student success. But once those spaces are in use, how often do we actually measure what’s working? This interactive workshop introduces a practical, evidence‑based approach to Post‑Occupancy Evaluation (POE) tailored for K–12 schools. Using the CAUSE Coalition’s open‑access POE framework, attendees will learn how simple, survey-based tools can capture both human outcomes, like belonging, engagement, and teacher efficacy, and the real-world spatial experience.
Through a hands‑on “POE sprint,” participants will:
- Identify the right questions for a project
- Learn how to interpret results
- Turn findings into actionable design and operational insights
Exploring how POE can strengthen future designs, support accountability, and build a repeatable feedback loop that benefits students, educators, designers, and districts alike. And leave with a clear, practical playbook for integrating POE into their K–12 projects without needing a research background.
