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Where We Work
Explore the radical transformation taking place in the workplace, not only from the perspective of place and furniture but also location and proximity to home.
Where We Live
Examine case studies of the work of architects addressing issues related to home and housing.
Our Place in the World
Discover alternate roles for the architect through national and world leaders who know what is expected and what is demanded of those who wish to lead.
How We Come Together
Investigate new forms of communication as we look at how we reinforce and build upon traditional environments.
Our Place on the Land
Explore restorative and regenerative approaches to high performance buildings as one of the opportunities for architects to embrace as a continuing challenge for the profession into the future.
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WE42 CAE Study Tour: Innovative Learning Environments HSW
05/14/2008, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM


Learning Units: 7.50-Intermediate level

Training Units: 1.875-Training Area 17 (Applied Research)

Tour four innovative educational facilities-two centers for community-based activities involving public school students in multidisciplinary project-based learning and two university lab facilities. Both university facilities are designed to stimulate multidisciplinary interaction; one integrates engineering biology, chemistry, physics around nanotechnology research and the other integrates neuroscience and cognitive science allowing a holistic approach to the study of the brain and the mind. Lunch is included.

Learning Objectives:
  • Implement design techniques associated with community-based learning environments
  • Implement design techniques associated with cutting-edge laboratory facilities
  • Assess approaches to integrating of multiple disciplines and users within a single environment
Speakers: Roger Goldstein, FAIA; William Wilson, AIA

Provider: AIA Committee on Architecture for Edcuation

WE42 Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $125