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rendering of The Marketplace at the Real World Academy in Moses Lake, Washington, link to article Industry and Education Meet in Moses Lake
Industry and Education Meet in Moses Lake
Kelly Hendrickson, Melissa McFadgen
July 19, 2021
student working on laptop at home, link to article Understanding COVID-19: How Schools Responded
Understanding COVID-19
How Schools Responded
Tasha Lightning
April 23, 2021
classroom
A High School Student’s Perspective
Field Notes PK-12 Schools Part 4
Melissa McFadgen
February 10, 2021
classroom
Ready to Teach from Wherever We Are
Field Notes PK-12 Schools Part 3
Philip Riedel
December 1, 2020
Spokane Community College Main Building
Reinvention Through Sustainability
High-tech features give promising future to venerable building
Jeff Hyslop
November 19, 2020
classroom
Flexible Classrooms for an Ever-Changing World
Field Notes PK-12 Schools Part 2
Philip Riedel
November 5, 2020
University of Providence Great Falls, University Center, Link to Serving the Mission article
Serving the Mission: Interview with a College Registrar
Field Notes Part 5
Ron van der Veen, Brittany Budeski
October 21, 2020
Christy Webb, 1st/2nd Grade Teacher
Lessons Learned: The Virtual Classroom for Young Learners
Field Notes PK-12 Schools Part 1
Christy Webb, Tasha Lightning, Melissa McFadgen
September 23, 2020
Mary Elliott, Director of Residence Life and Housing at Colorado School of Mines, Link to A Day in the Life article
A Day in the Life
Field Notes Part 4
Tammie Brown Butler, Mary Elliott, Tasha Lightning
September 1, 2020
Northwest University sign, Link to Can you lend me some hand wipes? article
Can you lend me some hand wipes?
Field Notes Part 3
Ron van der Veen, John Jordan
August 28, 2020
Tammie Brown Butler, Link to Look to Trusted Advisors article
Look to Trusted Advisors
Field Notes Part 2
Tammie Brown Butler
August 25, 2020
Tammie Brown Butler, Link to Notes from Student Housing Professionals article
Notes from Student Housing Professionals
Field Notes Part 1
Tammie Brown Butler
August 21, 2020
Ron van der Veen, Link to Introducing Field Notes article
Introducing “Field Notes”
Ron van der Veen
August 17, 2020
Smiling children sitting outside, Link to Students Living Without Permanent Shelter article
Students Living Without Permanent Shelter
Kevin Flanagan, Giselle Altea, Tasha Lightning
February 24, 2020
Summit Siera School, Seattle, Link to Design for Educational Equity article
Design for Educational Equity
Cheryl Jacobs
April 30, 2019
Marimn Health Medical Center lobby , Link to Holistic Wellness article
Holistic Wellness
What We Can Learn from Native American Healthcare Practices
Pierce McVey
April 10, 2019
Simple drawing of houses, Link to Faculty Housing article
Faculty Housing
A Powerful Recruitment Tool
Paul Hanson
March 29, 2019
Cover of brochure, Link to Designing for Special Edlucation brochure
Designing for Special Education
Best Practices for Special Needs Learning Facilities
Philip Riedel, Alyson Mahoe
January 15, 2019
child with book, Link to Center vs. Neighborhood School article
Center vs. Neighborhood School
Setting the Stage for Early Learning
Melissa McFadgen, Deborah Denmark
December 5, 2018
woman in wheelchair looking at field and trees, Link to Designing Environments for Memory Care Residents Part 3 article
Designing Environments for Memory Care Residents
Part 3
Jill Kurtz, Anne Hanenburg
November 15, 2018
University of Providence, Great Falls, Montana, student union building entry, Link to A Bright Future Begins with the Past article
A Bright Future Begins with the Past
Reinventing the University of Providence
Ron van der Veen
November 9, 2018
Graphic circular representation of data, Link to Where do you excel? article
Where do you excel?
Applying Growth Mindset in Learning Environments
Liz Katz
October 25, 2018
Graphic circular representation of data, Link to Institutional Analytics article
Institutional Analytics
Big Brother on Campus?
Jeff Hyslop, Alyson Mahoe
October 18, 2018
Sketch of ice cream sundae with furniture as toppings, link to It’s Not a Garnish! Treating Furniture as the Main Course in K12 Design article
It’s Not a Garnish!
Treating Furniture as the Main Course in K12 Design
Chloe Buerstatte, Kelly Hendrickson
September 25, 2018
Yarn art: brain and heart, Link to Designing Environments for Memory Care Residents article
Designing Environments for Memory Care Residents
Part2
Jill Kurtz, Marcia Wall
September 20, 2018
Colorful socks on clothesline, Link to One Size Doesn’t Fit All article
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Student Housing is not a Pair of Socks
Ron van der Veen
September 12, 2018
Students using a laptop, Link to Makerspaces article
Makerspaces
More Than a Place to Tinker
Brian Love, Melissa McFadgen
August 28, 2018
Link to Planning and Constructing a Hybrid Operating Room article
Planning and Constructing a Hybrid Operating Room
Lessons Learned
Dan Kurtz
August 15, 2018
Link to Designing on a Scale article
Designing on a Scale
Creating Living/Learning Spaces that Both Introverts and Extroverts Enjoy
Ron van der Veen, Jason Bentley
August 8, 2018
Link to Security vs. 21st Century Learning article
Security vs. 21st Century Learning
We Shouldn’t Have To Choose
Michael Pinto, Randy Wilson
July 25, 2018
Link to Let's Have A Conversation article
Let's Have A Conversation
How Can We Move Toward Gender- Expansive Facilities on College Campuses?
Rob Kuffel, Alyson Mahoe
July 11, 2018
Link to Tiny Homes for the Homeless article
Tiny Homes for the Homeless
A Student Design Challenge
Brian Love, Philip Riedel
June 27, 2018
Link to Designing Environments for Memory Care Residents article
Designing Environments for Memory Care Residents
Part 1
Jill Kurtz
June 12, 2018
Link to Architecture + Human Behavior article
Architecture + Human Behavior
Strategies for Enhancing Wellbeing in Residence Halls
Lauren Scranton
June 5, 2018
Link to Building for Growth article
Building for Growth
Supporting Gender-Specific Needs in Middle School Design
Teresa Alvarado, Philip Riedel
May 31, 2018
Link to Telemedicine article
Telemedicine
Will it change the face of healthcare architecture?
Dan Jardine
May 16, 2018
Link to Appetite for Change article
Appetite for Change
How Today’s Students Are Defining A New Campus Dining Experience
Saif Vagh, Costel Coca
May 8, 2018
Link to The Language of Learning Spaces article
The Language of Learning Spaces
Designing to Support ELL Students
Leticia Ochoa, Liz Katz
April 26, 2018
Link to An Introvert’s Oasis article
An Introvert’s Oasis
How to Create Learning Environments for All Student Types
Emily Spillar
March 21, 2018
Link to Designing for Dignity article
Designing for Dignity
Recuperative Care Architecture
Michael O'Malley, Michael Pinto
March 6, 2018
Link to Campus Housing Master Plans article
Campus Housing Master Plans
It’s Dangerous to Cook Without a Recipe
Tammie Brown Butler, Ron van der Veen
March 6, 2018
Link to Teaching Teachers Part 2 article
Teaching Teachers Part 2
Your School is a Living, Breathing Learning Lab
Matt Rumbaugh
February 20, 2018
Link to Personalizing Student Housing article
Personalizing Student Housing
Creating Belonging with Interior Design
Aileen Link, Sarah Finis
February 13, 2018
Link to Nature’s Cure article
Nature’s Cure
Using Biophilic Design to Enhance Healing
Laura Kazmierczak
January 16, 2018
Link to Superintendent Calls for A Palette of Places article
Superintendent Calls for A Palette of Places
Kevin McIntyre
December 12, 2017
Link to Exploring Empathy in Architecture article
Exploring Empathy in Architecture
Put Yourself in Your Student's Shoes
Sean Joyner
October 18, 2017
Link to SXSWedu 2017 Recap article
SXSWedu 2017 Recap
Inclusion, Access, and Learning Spaces
Lauren Scranton
August 8, 2017
Link to Teaching Teachers Part 1 article
Teaching Teachers Part 1
Learning Happens Everywhere
Matthew Rumbaugh
February 15, 2017
Link to Designing for Inclusivity article
Designing for Inclusivity
What We Can Learn from Community Colleges
Saif Vagh
February 15, 2017
Link to Team-Based Medicine article
Team-Based Medicine
The Patient-Centered Medical Home
Jeani Natwick
January 26, 2017
Link to Welcome to The Future article
Welcome to "The Future"
How an Industry + Educator Partnership Led to Career-Ready Experiences for Students
Philip Riedel
January 3, 2017
Link to Building a Better Experience article
Building a Better Experience
How Might the Internet of Things Affect Campuses In the Future?
Lauren Scranton
December 6, 2016
Link to Back to Basics? article
Back to Basics?
Predictions for K-12 Education and School Design
in 2017
Gregory J. Stack
December 6, 2016
Link to Integrated Project Delivery article
Integrated Project Delivery
The New Normal
Pierce McVey, Jeani Natwick, Jill Kurtz
November 30, 2016
Link to Entrepreneur Centers on College Campuses article
Entrepreneur Centers on College Campuses
Fad or Necessity?
Lauren Scranton
October 4, 2016
Link to The Formula article
The Formula
A Formula for Election Day Success
Helena Jubany, Mike Vail
September 22, 2016
Link to Painting the Future article
Painting the Future
XQ Super School Finalist Envisions Partnerships with Professionals
Lauren Scranton, Michael Pinto
September 1, 2016
Link to For the Love of Nature! article
For the Love of Nature!
Introducing Biophilia in the K-12 Learning Environment
Laura Kazmierczak
September 1, 2016
Link to The Survey Says article
The Survey Says
The Value in Post-Occupancy Evaluation in Higher Education
Lauren Scranton
July 21, 2016
Link to Finding Beauty article
Finding Beauty
Brutalist Architecture on Campus
Ron van der Veen, Lauren Scranton, Jason Bentley
May 26, 2016
Link to Harvard LEFT 2015 article
Harvard LEFT 2015
What I Learned
Lauren Scranton
May 20, 2016
Link to Get Out! article
Get Out!
The benefits and opportunities of outdoor education
Lauren Scranton, Boris Srdar
May 13, 2016
Link to STEM in School article
STEM in School
Learning in Designed Environments
Lauren Scranton
May 6, 2016
Link to Trend on Campus article
Trend on Campus
Cultivating Creativity
Lauren Scranton
April 29, 2016