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11/2005 |
AAF and KnowledgeWorks
Foundation Convene School Design Summit 200 stakeholders gather to discuss challenges and opportunities |
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Attendees at the three-day conference participated in panel discussions and heard keynote speaker Russell Ackoff, PhD, author and professor emeritus of the Wharton School, discuss “Doing the Wrong Thing Right.” According to Ackoff, “Schools ought to be about learning, not teaching. Far too often, society trains people to give an answer that is expected, stifling creativity.” Robert Ivy, FAIA, editor-in-chief of Architectural Record moderated an industry panel that explored the impact of advances in technology, ventilation, and furnishings for the learning environment. National Public Radio’s Michele Norris addressed educational opportunities in “Trends Affecting the Future of School Design,” a panel discussion that featured noted school design experts and activists.
David Sciarra, executive director of the Education Law Center, cited equity and accountability—in family support, teacher qualification and support, school facilities, budgeting, and community leadership—as critical to school and student success. Smaller schools have been shown to promote stronger relationships between students, parents, and teachers and, according to Roy Strickland, architect and urban design professor at the University of Michigan, they offer more opportunities for educational customization. The trend toward the “city of learning” represents the critical role schools play in community design and how a city’s assets can support broad-based learning.
The National Summit on School Design is part of the AAF’s “Great Schools by Design” initiative. Launched two years ago, the goal of the program is to improve the quality of America’s schools by promoting good design and collaboration in the design process, and providing leading-edge resources to local community leaders. Copyright 2005 The American Institute of Architects.
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