Issue and Proposed Solutions: Wake Tech Community College serves a vibrant mix of students – spanning ages, backgrounds, and life experiences-that enrich the campus with diverse perspectives. Designing for this community means creating spaces that support varied learning styles, invite collaboration, and nurture belonging. Our goal was to create a
How do we design educational spaces that will be relevant throughout their lives (50-75+ years) in a rapidly changing world? In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, shifting societal norms, and unpredictable global challenges, education delivery is and will continue evolving, and so must the spaces that support it.
Why is it important to reinvigorate/reinvent existing structures? Sustainability and a connection to the campus history are two reasons why it’s imperative that we look at re-using or reinventing existing buildings. The simplest sustainable strategy in architecture is to reuse existing structures, rather than developing on greenfield sites. Rehabilitation connects
What is your background and your current role? My professional journey has included 35 years of leading architectural firm K-12 practices, writing and teaching about planning and design of public schools, and serving as the global head of design for an international private school development company. This mix of experiences
Issue and Proposed Solutions: Sarah Gould, KKT CEO, comes from a family of educators (4 siblings and 1 parent), which naturally fuels her passion for creating impactful learning environments. At KKT, we believe that architectural design can significantly influence student outcomes. As we actively involve students in the design process
Issue and Proposed Solution: Schools no longer function as “learning factories.” Educators are adjusting to meet the wide range of needs with growing research around factors such as neurodiversity, ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), and SEL (social-emotional learning). As a result of this shift, the number of adults present to support