What trends have you seen in planning educational facilities?

Overall, there is an increasing need for flexible classrooms with better technology. In addition, we are seeing that students benefit greatly from more informal spaces, outside of the classroom, where they can get together with one another and/or with faculty. Sustainability and accessibility are less so trends at this point and closer to requirements.

How is pedagogy leading new technologies in the classroom? 

Computers brought to classes inevitably change students’ needs from notebooks to access to power. The abundance of collaborative-based technologies has caused a shift in learning style. More and more, teachers aren’t limited by traditional lecture styles, which places a greater emphasis on flexible spaces to facilitate student group work, allowing for a more interactive classroom experience.

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