Stories
How Sensory Spaces Support Student Learning and Regulation
Key Takeaways: Northwest Elementary uses sensory and motor spaces to help students regulate emotions, encourage movement and enable smoother classroom transitions. Flexible sensory room design and clear routines support successful...
The Power of Playful Learning Zones
Key Takeaways: Playful classroom zoning uses flexible layouts to support student engagement, independence and behavioral expectations. Flexible classroom design enables any space, regardless of size or budget, to promote organization,...
How Newburgh Is Transforming Schools Through Clean Energy Investments
Key Takeaways: Newburgh Enlarged City School District received more than $10 million from the New York Clean Green Schools initiative for infrastructure upgrades. Investments include ground source heat pumps and...
Inside Virginia Tech’s All-Electric Academic Building
Key Takeaways: Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One features an all-electric design with solar-integrated facade panels for optimized energy performance. Computational modeling and PV glass create a facade that balances solar...
Planning Green Schoolyards for Learning and Sustainability
Key Takeaways: Green schoolyards boost learning, sustainability, and flexibility. Start with small pilot projects like trees or gardens for quick classroom impact. Community partnerships and coalitions drive green schoolyard funding...
How Community-Funded Educational Facilities Strengthen Local Economies
Key Takeaways: Community-funded school facilities boost local economies through job creation and increased business activity. Flexible, sustainable educational spaces support long-term community growth. Public-private partnerships and equity-focused design drive project...
