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PLANNING GUIDES
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Classroom Planning |
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Classroom furniture is the foundational building block of a quality learning environment. Seating must be comfortable and durable. Worksurfaces must be adequate to specific tasks—note-taking, laptop computer use, experiments, etc...
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Computer Room/Lab Planning |
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With proper planning and furnishings, "Smart” classrooms and computer labs can become show places, demonstrating a school’s vision and commitment to advanced technological learning environments...
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Auditorium/Lecture Hall Planning |
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Auditoriums and lecture halls are a direct reflection on a college or university’s image. Most often these are the first learning spaces prospective new students, parents and community leaders encounter...
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Cafe/Cafeteria Planning |
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As vital campus areas, cafés and cafeterias must meet a wide range of functions. From casual to upscale, from high-capacity to more intimate settings, even for serve-yourself venues, the atmosphere created is essential to success...
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Administrative Offices / Conference Room Planning |
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Efficient workspaces that are flexible and durable. Convenient filing for all kinds of documents and media. Conference spaces that facilitate and accommodate meetings. Furniture that works with today’s and tomorrow’s technology...
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Lobby/Lounge/Breakout Planning |
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Create inviting oases for students, faculty and visitors. Places to relax. Dynamic hubs. Impressive, welcoming entries. Plan your public space furniture to suit an array of needs...
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Library/Media Center Planning |
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Today’s academic library is the place to search for knowledge, surf the net, or gather with friends. Combine with office, conference and lounge furniture to create your total library space with complete design continuity...
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Residence Hall Planning |
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A primary reason students select a campus is the quality of residence hall life. A comfortable, inviting area that balances private space with social interaction is key...
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TRENDS
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Flexible Furniture |
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In this article, Mark Waldecker discusses designing classrooms with more functional flexibility.
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10 Educational Trends Impacting School Planning and Design |
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When building new schools or renovating existing ones, it is important to take into account the trends that influence how we perceive and deliver public education. It’s impossible to predict the future, but we have a responsibility to recognize changing attitudes and practices in an effort to better understand how they might impact the physical educational environment.
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