In Session: Spring 2026
The Power of Asking
The way administrators, faculty, staff, and students use their school spaces is foundational to educational success. Designing for that success begins with understanding and prioritizing user needs.
In this issue, we explore the power of asking—asking the right people the right questions at the right time and unifying their perspectives to shape designs that reflect user input.
You’ll hear from K-12 cafeteria design experts on creating functional, inviting gathering spaces that support evolving dining programs. We review the school nurse’s office design to address today’s student health needs. We also highlight the need for early and ongoing community engagement and we examine flooring finishes, including the importance of maintenance staff input.
When design decisions are grounded in real user experiences, outcomes are better aligned with district goals and support student success.
Want to see your idea in the next issue of In Session? We would love to hear more about it. Submit your topic to [email protected].
School’s In Session
It’s easy to rest on the expertise acquired in over 30 years of design for K-12. We’ve completed over $800 million in Capital Projects for schools and along the way we’ve learned a thing or two. However, we believe experience alone isn’t enough to add real value to our clients. Just as our industry and business has evolved, so has education. The science of learning has advanced, and so too must our classrooms. In Session is an awareness that for us, school is always in session. We continue to seek opportunities to learn from experts in pedagogy, benchmark projects from across the country, and explore new material and technology applications. We spend time researching the questions and issues facing our clients and share what we learn here with you.
