STUDENT VOICES ON SCHOOL DESIGN
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Great Schools by Design

is a national initiative of the American Architectural Foundation that seeks to improve the quality of America’s schools and the communities they serve by promoting collaboration, excellence and innovation in school design.

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Latest News

AAF Convenes Texas School Design Institute II in Austin, TX
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Great Schools by Design Supports Design Innovation in NYC Public Schools
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AAF Launches National Study on School Design from the Teacher’s Point of View
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Great Schools by Design is made possible by presenting sponsor Target. The American Architectural Foundation would also like to thank sponsors McGraw-Hill Construction, the International Masonry Institute, and KnowledgeWorks Foundation. View a complete list of Sponsors and Partners

 

 

Why Great Schools by Design is important

  • More than 59 million students, teachers and education employees spend part of their day in schools
  • There are 120,000 schools in the U.S. Many of these are aging and in need of repair
  • $30 billion is spent annually on school construction, repairs and maintenance

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Downloads & Reports

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Winter 2007 School Design Institute
A Report of Findings

 

National School Design Institute, A Report of Findings

National School Design Institute
A Report of Findings

 

Schools Designed for Learning, Video and Discussion Guide

Schools Designed for Learning
Video and Discussion Guide