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Top Three Strategies for School Districts: Natural Light, Outdoor Connection, and More Discover the top three things that school districts can do to enhance learning environments from our guest Mary Ruppenthal. From embracing natural daylight to creating a strong connection to the outdoors, these strategies have proven to be impactful. Join us as we explore how these design elements can benefit students and teachers alike. Alli Privitt, M.A. Peter Hostrawser #SchoolDistrictStrategies #NaturalLighting #OutdoorConnection #LearningEnvironments #DesignElements #EnhancingEducation #StudentWellbeing #TeacherProductivity #EducationImprovement #EducationalFacilities

We have documented the construction of a wide range of education facilities, from primary schools to universities. Our systems capture the entire building process, recording the development of spaces where future generations will learn and grow. Each project, whether a primary school, middle school, high school, college, or university, is recorded in detail, showing the building's progress until it is a completed educational institution. The footage serves as a visual record of the work that goes into creating environments for education, highlighting the construction milestones that shape these vital community assets. Through time-lapse, the transformation of architectural designs into functional learning spaces is preserved, creating a lasting record of the development of educational infrastructure. #education #tes #schoolbuild #timelapse #timelapseUK #schoolconstruction

We have documented the construction of a wide range of education facilities, from primary schools to universities. Our systems capture the entire building process, recording the development of spaces where future generations will learn and grow. Each project, whether a primary school, middle school, high school, college, or university, is recorded in detail, showing the building's progress until it is a completed educational institution. The footage serves as a visual record of the work that goes into creating environments for education, highlighting the construction milestones that shape these vital community assets. Through time-lapse, the transformation of architectural designs into functional learning spaces is preserved, creating a lasting record of the development of educational infrastructure. #education #tes #schoolbuild #timelapse #timelapseUK #schoolconstruction

#TransformationTuesday: We partnered with Genevieve Melody STEM Elementary School to update their design to be a harmonious balance between playful and modern aesthetics. Go check it out —> https://buff.ly/3OSmCC0

📰Check out the Spacing article titled Youth Design Jam for Downsview featuring OPPI & Urban Minds! Read the full article. https://ow.ly/6lop50RjjY5 Urban Minds

How to Engage Your Neighborhood in a Successful Building Project Learn the key strategies for involving your community in a building project from the start. Discover what aspects matter most to your neighborhood, whether it's materiality, scale, or architectural style, and ensure their voices are heard. Engaging early on will make the process smoother, even if some may initially resist change. #CommunityEngagement #BuildingProject #NeighborhoodInvolvement #ArchitecturalStyle #CommunityVoices #MaterialityMatters #ScaleConsiderations #CommunityInput #PublicOpinion #SuccessfulProject

When doing regular maintenance and upgrades, does your campus consider student sensory needs? Now that students are (mostly) cleared out of dorm spaces - it is a great time to consider the needs of the new cohort who will be joining you in the fall. Making spaces sensory friendly is important for #inclusion and #accessibility. Don't leave some students behind. Check out this article by @JeanneEichler (a fellow #OccupationalTherapist) for some ideas. #StudentSuccess #StudentMentalHealth #TheCollegeOT

We often hear that we need to do better as a society without examples or further explanation. Well, here is a beautiful one, buildings that heal. There is a new architectural movement slowly gaining traction, known as trauma-informed design (TID), that counterbalances dehumanizing design. TID uses intentional design to create beautiful buildings for the people who need it most, giving these individuals a feeling of dignity and worth so they can start to heal. Check out this article and ponder how you can be more intentional to help others heal. #bthechange #positivenews https://lnkd.in/gkqSjage

The value and cultural representation of historic education facilities bring a sense of nostalgia to many communities and campuses across the nation. When considering the options to preserve a historic building, it’s imperative to renovate the space so the owner can use it to the best of its ability. Here are three major factors to consider when renovating a historic education facility. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City Public Schools, Independence School District, Raytown Quality Schools; School District, North Kansas City Schools #Education #JEDunnKC #InspiredPlaces #JEDunn

This presentation will highlight the strategy, approach, design process, lessons learned, and successes of these innovative projects which brought high-quality, equitable interior environments to students in historically under-resourced communities.