The beginning of the 21st century has been characterized by an unprecedented need for change in all facets of society. The education arena in particular requires a fresh outlook on serving the current and next generation of students. Designing learning environments—both new and retrofits—that embrace such changes is of paramount importance. The advisory group of the American Institute of Architects – Committee on Architecture for Education will present examples from across the country that showcase the efforts of educators and architects to arrive at design solutions that complement 21st century learning. The panel will also discuss the opportunities that need to be explored to arrive at a renewed model of educational facility design.
The American Institute of Architects—Committee on Architecture for Education presents design awards annually to those projects that exhibit excellence in planning and design of educational facilities. In an effort to inform the design practice on the theories of successful learning environments, CAE offered a research scholarship to a student to study some of the projects that received an AIA-CAE design award in the Summer of 2012. The outcomes of the research of four of the projects ranging from early childhood learning center, elementary school for the arts, School for autistic children to a Collegiate Academy will be presented.
In their 2012 State of the State Address, most governors agreed that job creation was a priority in their state. They also agreed that education was the basis of economic growth and their state's jobs plan. For many states, this will translate into increased spending and the development of new workforce training programs – programs that make use of community colleges and career tech academies. In this session, we will look at this growing market, their facilities and their needs as they seek innovative and effective ways to improve student success.