Designing Humane Educational Environments, Not Machines for Learning
Susan S. Szenasy talked with the partners at Ennead Architects about the challenges of place making, research, and mixed-use spaces in the current educational environment.
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Working Smarter and Sleeping Better: Circadian Rhythm in Workplace and Healthcare Design
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy visits the Seattle office of ZGF Architects LLP.
Q&A: Empathy's Role in Designing Work and Campus Environments
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy visited the Boston office of international planning and design firm Sasaki Associates to discuss the role of empathy in design.
The Changing Needs of Caregivers, Patients, and Families in Healthcare Design
Metropolis Think Tank visits WHR Architects and healthcare experts to discuss the process of designing healthy environments for patients, their families, and clinicians alike.
Integrating Maker Culture Into Educational Environments
Susan S. Szenasy talked with EYP, the award-winning Boston architecture and engineering firm, about creating educational spaces that foster engaged, hands-on learning and making.
Q&A: Making Expressive and Flexible Spaces for Healthcare and Education
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy arrived in the New York office of Perkins Eastman to discuss lessons learned from their projects.
When Designing Learning Communities, Consider The Human Factor
Metropolis Think Tank visits Gensler and their consultants in San Francisco to discuss the role of irreverence and play in shaping a new educational landscape.
The Metropolis Think Tank Celebrates Human-Centered Design
The Metropolis Think Tank series is a live research program—it connects the wisdom of local knowledge groups with design thinkers, clients, and others.
