Strangely enough, the concept of UDL all started with curb cuts. Disability activists in the 1960s were advocating for adding curb cuts at intersections so that users of wheelchairs could cross ...
Every student is different–but not all learning environments are designed to meet the needs of neurodiverse learners. As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new ...
The new learning spaces on our campuses give us a great opportunity to reflect on our practice and enhance it by taking advantage of the opportunities they provide through: Sequencing of learning ...
Swiss design studio ZMIK has transformed three corridors at a primary school in Basel into flexible learning-spaces designed to promote a sense of wellbeing. Called Learning Scapes, the corridors are ...
I recently attended the University Property Conference and watched a series of inspirational talks from directors of university estates about how their campuses are targeting net zero. As part of this ...
This blog is authored by Shayne Sobell, AIA, NCARB, Project Academic Planner, Page; and Melissa Burns AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Lead Academic Planner and Principal, Page. Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) ...
The Learning Space Plan (pdf) establishes a path for the enhancement, investment and transformation of learning spaces at William & Mary. The plan codifies principles and guidelines, leverages capital ...
Traditional school buildings typically featured standardized classrooms and hallways used only for moving between spaces. They had few shared areas and offered limited opportunities for interaction ...
Physical learning environments (PLEs)—including classrooms, schools, and networks of facilities—play a critical role in shaping educational outcomes. The World Bank’s RIGHT+ framework offers guidance ...