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How school design shapes learning culture 🍎✏️ A recent article from EDspaces explores how the design of K–12 schools does more than house learning - it shapes it. Thoughtful planning, flexible spaces, and purposeful materials influence everything from focus and collaboration to creativity and community connection. Today’s classrooms are evolving to support active learning, movement, and technology integration. Flexible furniture and varied seating make it easy to adapt for different teaching styles, learning preferences, and group sizes, helping schools create environments where every student can thrive. Built for flexibility, durability, and comfort, Cramer seating moves with modern learning, supporting teachers and students through every configuration, every project, every day! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gzGamTrj #Cramer #EducationDesign #LabDesign #LabSeating #LabFurniture

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Colour is far more than a design choice. It is a silent teacher. Research shows that colour influences not only how students feel, but how they learn and behave. Calming hues like soft greens and blues can reduce anxiety and improve concentration, while vibrant accents in yellow or orange stimulate creativity and engagement. The right colour balance helps define zones, supports wayfinding, and even guides behaviour. It can encouraging calm focus in classrooms, collaboration in group areas, and energy in active zones. At VS Vereinigte Spezialmöbelfabriken GmbH & Co. we consider colour a fundamental part of the learning ecosystem, as vital as ergonomics or movement. A well chosen palette can turn a static classroom into a living environment that inspires both students and teachers every day. How do you use colour in your learning spaces? #LearningEnvironment #EducationDesign #ColourPsychology #VSFurniture #ThirdTeacher #AgileLearning

Education has evolved, but has the architectural design of schools kept pace? In the last two decades, education has changed more than in the previous hundred. Classrooms are no longer silent rows facing a blackboard. Learning now thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and movement. The National Education Policy 2020 reflects this shift. It emphasises flexibility, creativity, and experiential learning. But these ideas can only succeed if our school buildings evolve too. Design plays a vital role in this transition. A school is no longer a structure that contains learning, it’s a system that enables it. 👉 At Basics Architects, we’ve seen how flexible layouts, shared courtyards, and light-filled classrooms shape behavior. They help students connect, engage, and grow without barriers. For schools to stay relevant, their design must grow with the way children think and learn. Because the future of education will be shaped not only by teachers and policies, but also by the spaces that bring them together. 📍P.S.: What challenges do you see when older campuses try to adapt to new learning styles? _ To get in touch, 📩 basics@basics.co.in 🔗 https://basics.co.in/ #educationpolicy #architecture #sustainability #schooldesign

At Architecture and Design Scotland, we’ve spent 20 years championing user voices in shaping Scotland’s public estate, from schools to healthcare buildings and beyond. Embedding user experience in the design brief isn’t just good practice; it’s essential. Whether making small interior changes or creating new schools and outdoor spaces, listening to those who use these environments over time ensures public investment delivers real value. One approach we pioneered is ‘try before you buy’ which tested spatial layouts and furniture configurations before committing to large-scale changes. This early experimentation revealed opportunities and informed smarter decisions. Building on this, we developed ‘Tests of Change’, a design-thinking process that invites staff and pupils to reimagine learning through spatial design. By exploring how space impacts pedagogy, we help schools adapt environments to support better teaching and learning. Our Shared Learning Toolkit captures this process and shares case studies from projects across Scotland. 👉 Explore the toolkit and read case study examples from schools across Scotland: https://bit.ly/4qYunaU #20yearsADScotland

Good acoustics can improve comprehension by 25–30%—a data point too powerful for designers to ignore. This Buildings feature explores how architects are using sustainable materials and intentional design to create healthier, more effective learning spaces. https://bit.ly/3JsTaTr #Acoustics #EducationalDesign #DesignForWellbeing #interiorsandsources #BUILDINGS #Buildingsmedia

Bringing Light Into Learning: Why Daylighting Matters for K-12 & Higher Education In educational environments, how we design the built space plays a crucial role in how students and faculty feel, perform, and thrive. Daylighting systems can transform dark classrooms and corridors into vibrant, light-filled spaces. Natural light helps reduce reliance on artificial lighting, yielding energy savings and operational cost benefits. Additionally, daylight is more evenly distributed and less harsh than many synthetic lighting options, which supports better visual comfort, fewer distractions and less eye strain. Beyond efficiency, daylighting supports connections to the outside world (a biophilic design principle), improving mood, focus, wellness, and productivity. Translucent wall systems can be integrated into school design in flexible ways, including custom colors, finishes, and even logos — making them both functional and aesthetic for educational institutions. These systems also align with sustainability goals and potential certification credits (such as LEED) through reduced energy use and enhanced environmental quality. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eica-9SQ

Calm design helps learning flow ✨ Sensory sensitivity is one of the many aspects to consider when designing learning environments. Elements like soft colours, balanced lighting and acoustic materials can help reduce overstimulation and support focus. These choices create spaces that feel calm, inclusive and comfortable for everyone. Even small design choices can make everyday learning calmer for everyone. #LearningSpaces #EducationDesign #EverySpaceMatters

Form follows function - or does it? For decades, the Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) has been seen as a purely functional structure. A roof that kept students shaded, dry, and protected. Useful, yes - but rarely beautiful. Today, schools are rethinking what these spaces can be. A well-designed roofline can lift a campus, creating a focal point enhancing school identity. But the opportunity doesn’t stop there. When a COLA is designed as more than cover, it becomes an outdoor learning environment; a space to grow. It’s where assemblies are held, performances staged, sport played, and communities brought together. The beauty draws the eye, but it’s the tangible function that enriches daily school life. Form and function aren’t opposite: they’re partners. And when they come together, the result is a space that inspires at first glance and supports learning for years to come. How do you see outdoor learning spaces evolving in schools? https://lnkd.in/gF-qCMgQ #Greenline #ConsultDesignConstruct #COLA #Design

Design Drives Learning. From early education to higher ed, today’s learning spaces are built to move, adapt, and inspire. Acoustic solutions, flexible furniture, and smart power options help create environments where focus, creativity, and connection thrive. Explore solutions that shape how students learn and educators teach — from adaptable furniture and divider systems to ergonomic seating and portable power: SurfaceWorks® • MergeWorks • OM Seating • Flexxform Designs Inc. • Omnicharge 📬 See the full Education Solutions mailer: https://lnkd.in/e3qKDrkm 🌐 Explore more education-focused products: https://lnkd.in/eV6U_2fj Join us as we continue the conversation on the future of education design at EDspaces 2025 — connecting design, innovation, and learning. ➡️ https://ed-spaces.com/ #EducationDesign #LearningEnvironments #ActiveLearning #AugustBerres #FurnitureDesign #EDspaces #Ergonomics #FlexibleClassrooms #OMSeating #Flexxform #SurfaceWorks #MergeWorks #OmniCharge

Our latest blog breaks down the hidden design factors — from furniture to acoustics — that can make or break student engagement. https://lnkd.in/gNfTd64g