Joel K. Sims, AIA, has spent the past 27 years planning and designing educational facilities. As an internationally recognized educational consultant he works to help elevate the level of school design around the world. In 2006, he founded Schooldesigner.com. Schooldesigner publishes a monthly e-newsletter that goes to over 20,000 people. The website features schools, architects and building products suitable for k-12 educational facilities. He is a sought after speaker and STUDENT SPACES is his first book.