Learning Spaces Redesign of Sierra Vista Elementary School Resource Room Design Team: Alexandra Allen Kim Imrie Greg Johnson Rich Harmon

Current Resource Room

Stakeholder Needs Determined Observations from Outsiders Stakeholders Insight Best Practices in Design Principles

Recommendations More surface space is needed to use, sort, and layout papers and books in an organized fashion Secure storage space for teachers is necessary Additional electrical outlets and local area network connectivity jacks Furniture in room must be mobile to facilitate flexibility in arrangement

Guiding Design Principles Learning spaces must be versatile should be information rich and technologically reliable must be maintained continuously with consideration in design given to to ease of maintenance must allocate sufficient resources provide universal access to all stakeholders including those with disabilities

Rationale Promote Learning through Motivation and Collaboration Flexibility in the Face of Changing Needs Personalization through Enabling teachers Inclusion of all Learning Styles in Design consideration Consideration of handicapped individuals

Purchasing Recommendations Floors Wall Cover Window covering Lighting (Natural and full spectrum) Furnishings Equipment and Hardware Infrastucture and Networking Audio and Video Technology

Effectiveness of Space Collection of information and data Observers will include: Site administration/staff members Visiting personnel Members of the design team Surveys collected from user groups to include data on: Functionality Accommodations Atmosphere Flow

Why Our Design? Because it is based on good design principles The stakeholders voiced concerns and we listened

Any Questions? Thank you!