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schooldesigner Student Spaces

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There are many factors that go into designing successful schools. There is probably no single factor more important than considering the primary occupants of the buildings: students. Student Spaces explores K- 12 schools from all over the world that incorporate areas that students find both beneficial and enjoyable. While books have long featured school designs that provide commentary by adults, this book provides comments from students who have utilized the spaces and enjoyed the benefits first-hand. Having spent over twenty five years designing k-12 schools, I am excited about the examples we have put together. Probably the most common response I have received from those that have seen a draft of this e-book is “Why didn’t I get to go to a school like that?” I trust this e-book will help elevate the quality of school design around the world and in the future more people will say, “Oh, I went to a school like that!” Joel K. Sims, AIA Founder/... More > President Schooldesigner.com< Less
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  • By Bryan May
    Jan 25, 2012
    This is an incredible selection of projects that highlight the revolutionary changes in the design of schools. Architecture certainly plays a role in the education of our youth by promoting conversation and accommodating multiple learning styles. This is an invaluable resource that should be on every student's desk and in every architect's library.
  • By Sarah McGonagle
    Nov 19, 2011
    As an educator, I am thrilled to see a book that so brilliantly highlights the value of creating exciting spaces for students to learn. Teachers and professors know that learning is not an isolated event. The environment matters. "Student Spaces" challenges the reader to think about the needs of students with it's beautiful pictures and student anecdotes. GOOD architectural design can trigger the imagination or spur motivation. Creative spaces tell students that they are valuable and that learning is fun. I trust that you will find this book inspiring as it highlights those schools have taken a risk on "good design" and are impacting students' lives. I hope that more schools will invest in learning spaces that are student centered, so that as Sims says "in the future, more people will say, "Oh, I went to a school like that".
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Publisher
schooldesigner.com
Published
January 10, 2012
Language
English
Pages
118
File Format
PDF
File Size
86.24 MB

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