Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze the Role of Architecture in Fostering Community Identity and Pride. Examine how school design can serve as a cultural and visual landmark—such as through “learning as a billboard” strategies and STEAM-inspired design elements—that strengthens community engagement and reflects neighborhood values.


2. Explore Flexible and Inclusive Learning Spaces That Support Diverse Learners. Evaluate how adaptable environments—such as open breakout spaces, collaborative zones, and wonder areas—promote multiple learning modalities and support inclusive, student-centered pedagogy across generations.


3. Understand How Design Can Support Educational Wayfinding and Self-Directed Learning. Assess how architectural features like “learning trails,” graphic storytelling, and vertical circulation elements (e.g., learning stairs) guide students through self-directed exploration and create intuitive learning journeys within the built environment.


4. Investigate the Integration of Next-Generation Learning Models into Legacy Campus Renovations. Analyze how renovations rooted in stakeholder visioning and pedagogical frameworks (e.g., ASU SPARK) can transform outdated educational spaces into innovative, future-ready environments tailored to evolving teaching and learning practices.