Sensory development in humans often begins with exposure to the outdoors and today’s children are losing out on this critical element of healthy growth.

Effective blended learning spaces not only foster smooth and seamless activities within the class, they also nurture communication, both verbal and non-verbal, between instructors working as a team.

We know that in order for our students to be able to succeed in career and life beyond grades K-12 our education system can no longer emphasize the transmission of pieces of information that are memorized and then tested.

In April 2015, NAC visited Cambridge, Massachusetts for the “Learning Environments for Tomorrow: Next Practices for Educators and Architects” two-day workshop.

Crystal balls are notoriously cloudy but certain trends in education seem to be gaining traction and will have an effect on the schools we build.

This was more than just a classroom renovation; it was an opportunity to involve students in an authentic, project-based learning experience.

The future of learning environments starts with the teacher.

This year NAC had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest players in K-12 and postsecondary education at SXSWedu 2017 in Austin, Texas.

A building always has some kind of specific purpose, and that purpose frequently impacts people.

Thoughtful school design can have a truly positive impact on student learning and growth.

Providing meaningful educational opportunities in a wide variety of settings supports the idea that learning can happen anywhere.

Architects and designers are continuing to increase our awareness of the diverse needs of students, and how the built environment plays a pivotal role in supporting the diversity of needs.

Today, efforts toward equity in education encompass a wide spectrum of considerations including sex, gender identity, socio-economic background, and ethnicity to name a few.

As architects of PK-12 educational facilities, one of the most illuminating things we can do is spend time in classrooms, observing or—better yet—participating in teaching and learning.

On February 14 of this year, we, like most, were shocked to witness the aftermath of another school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Immediately, pundits, politicians, and parents came together in demanding change. There was little unity, however, in the definition of change.