School Design Henry Sanoff Educators often overlook the positive impact of changing the environment of the school itself when considering how to improve the quality of education. School Design shows how to create more effective schools through a design process that involves teachers, students, parents, administrators, and architects. It reveals how to create school environments that develop the whole child, instill enthusiasm for learning, and encourage positive social relationships. Readers discover how to integrate design research, design participation, and design development to optimize school settings. Numerous case studies identify different techniques for increasing participation through the building design approach. These examples provide strategies for involving teachers, parents, and others in decision making. Included are real-life designs for early childhood, middle, high, and higher education environments. Detailed, practical methods show how to:
- Link behavioral objectives to spatial needs
- Achieve spatial efficacy without compromising education
- Match children’s developmental needs to facility requirements
- Promote greater variety in physical facilities to accommodate various teaching and learning styles
- Gain more valuable feedback from teachers, parents, students, and local citizens on building performance
