7 Innovative Design Ideas for an Educational Building

Posted on September 1, 2021
by Melissa Krenek

Written by: Natalie Akins, Innovative Building Materials Higher education has been forced to adapt on the fly in recent years. Mounting student debt, a heightened focus on student rights and safety, the shift to online learning, and the massive changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are just a few of the forces influencing the industry. As a result, educational buildings must evolve to match the demands of this shifting landscape. The following breakdown looks at 7 of the most innovative design ideas for modern educational buildings. 1. Exterior Study Areas Although there had...

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Importance of Color in Architecture - Education and Schools

Color in Schools: How to Brighten Up the Learning Environment

Posted on May 8, 2019
by Nate Hawley

Anyone who's ever redecorated a room knows how a splash of color – or an entirely new color – can completely change the overall "feel" of the space. This is especially true in learning environments. Color in schools have an enormous impact on students' emotions and mindset during the school day. In the past, schools were built to meet basic functional and financial requirements. Monotonous colors like off-white, beige, and gray dominated most classrooms and school hallways, and design was barely a consideration. Today, modern educational institutions are focusing on color and...

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