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Congratulations, Tappe Architects, for winning one of LBD's Citation of Excellence Awards for the Sharon High School project! One juror commented, "The interior design is stunning, particularly the café space, which features beautiful graphics. I appreciate the abundant daylighting and the thoughtful exterior entry and site design. The photos effectively showcase the positive experience for students. The extensive integration of biophilic elements, like moss and water, offers significant health benefits, which are essential for many students." Read more about this spectacular project here: https://lnkd.in/e5GT6Nse #LearningEnvironments #AwardWinningFirms #SchoolDesign #EducationDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign Tappé Architects

Imagine seeing 100% improvement in student’s reading rates in just a few months. Imagine transforming spaces once only utilized by eight kids a day to media centers bustling at maximum capacity for six hours of the day. That’s what is happening at the School District of Indian River County in Vero Beach, FL where environments were designed under MooreCo’s Thrive Philosophy. Centering on six key areas of human development, Thrive adapts to the changes and challenges 21st-century learners face. It centers on adaptive and agile spaces in which furnishings and tools meet the physical, sensory, and emotional needs of multiple users and creates dynamic spaces where students can nurture innovative thinking while preparing them for the future workforce. Read more from "Designed to Thrive: How Media Centers Have Evolved" https://lnkd.in/eiQAqw8E #LearningEnvironments #EducationDesign #21stCenturyLearners #Thrive MooreCo Inc. Paola Moore, ALEP

Learning By Design Magazine thanks AIA-CAE (The American Institute of Architects: Committee on Architecture for Education) for its recent contribution to the Fall edition of LBD, "Universal Design for Restrooms and Athletic Facilities". Changing access and supervision requirements have begun to challenge the traditional norm of designing segregated, gender-specific restrooms and locker rooms for K–12 schools. Single-user facilities, as described in this article, offer a more humane and dignified approach to the traditional toileting and locker room experience. When designed appropriately, single-user facilities bring a variety of benefits to end users and administrators such as enhanced privacy, shorter wait times, greater accessibility, and improved student mental and physical health. Read more from "Universal Design for Restrooms and Athletic Facilities" here: https://lnkd.in/g5GGFCX8 The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Congratulations, Stantec, for winning one of LBD's Citation of Excellence Awards for the Prince George's County Blueprint Schools Program, Phase I project! One juror commented, "These schools exemplify best practices in 21st-century learning, creating colorful, inviting spaces that support diverse learning styles. The interiors are stimulating yet provide areas of respite, with natural light adding warmth and richness, complemented by effective branding and storytelling graphics." Read more about this spectacular project here: https://lnkd.in/gd3QrRXN #LearningEnvironments #AwardWinningFirms #SchoolDesign #EducationDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign Stantec

Meet authors Brad Hughes, Dr. Renae Mantooth, and Dr. Michael Ralph of "K–12 POEs Are Inconsistent, Even at the Highest Levels" Despite widespread acknowledgment that more research is needed on the impact of various design strategies, there is currently no industry consensus on what post-occupancy evaluation (POE) tools project teams should use to evaluate the effectiveness of K–12 learning spaces. As part of a collaborative industry-led effort to standardize evaluation practices in K–12 design research, researchers from the Coalition for the Advanced Understanding of School Environments (CAUSE) conducted a review of K–12 POE practices among the firms doing the largest shares of K–12 work in 2023. Read the full story, appearing in the Fall edition of LBD here: https://lnkd.in/eTuSQSrK #POEResearch #LearningEnvironments #SchoolDesign Brad Hughes HKS, Inc. Multistudio

Along with unlimited design possibilities, terrazzo offers schools durability, low maintenance, and healthy indoor air. Its non-porous surface neither supports microbial growth, nor allows moisture to accumulate, contributing to a mold-free, healthy environment. ExploreThe National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association here: https://ntma.com/ #Flooring #EducationDesign #Durability National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association

Congratulations, Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc., for winning one of LBD's Citation of Excellence Awards for the Attleboro High School project! One juror commented, "A well-thought-out project featuring an impressive CTE wing that promotes hands-on teaching. The biophilic design is evident, especially in the cafeteria. The community engagement story is compelling, and the project photography highlights diverse learning spaces for all students. The CTE connection, including plumbing rooms, has led to a 50% increase in participation" Read more about this spectacular project here: https://lnkd.in/eKRZV98k #LearningEnvironments #AwardWinningFirms #SchoolDesign #EducationDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign KBA

A special shout out and thank you to the jurors who served on this year's Product Innovation Awards competition! Learning By Design magazine and EDspaces greatly appreciate your time and efforts! #ProductInnovation #EducationDesign #Awards Stantec EDspaces FGM Architects Robert Dillon BIFMA Jennifer Wammack Katharine Land Matthew Dalthorp, LEED GA

Learning By Design Magazine and EDspaces are excited to announce this year's 3rd Place award winner for the 2024 Product Innovation Awards program! Congratulations, NorvaNivel/Pedagogy Furniture for your Bio Table win! The jury applauded Bio Table for its unique, purposeful design and connection with nature. This product can be utilized in a variety of ways – indoors or outdoors and can be customized with a large selection of colors, bin sizes, observation tubs, mobile stepping stools, and versatile attachments. Its collaborative design gives space for independent observation and paired or group discussion. Learn more about this fabulous product at https://lnkd.in/ecAQduKD #SchoolDesign #ProductExcellence #LearningEnvironments #Architecture #InteriorDesign Pedagogy Furniture NorvaNivel