Learning Happens Anywhere
The momentum for change in higher education has accelerated dramatically. Active learning is happening across the campus, both inside and outside of the formal classroom.
To remain relevant, environments where people learn, work, play, and restore are being designed to meet an increasingly diverse population – evolving teaching, learning styles and new technologies – empowering your students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. The campus is also an integral part of the community, designed to draw in visitors, host events, support area employers, and fuel economic growth.
Explore five space types that every campus should consider to support active learning, whether in person, virtually, or a combination of both.
Higher education is taking a more holistic view of the campus and striving to differentiate the experience of campus-goers. Whether prospective students and families are evaluating academic rigor or extracurricular activities, designed spaces can engage the mind and heart from the first visit to graduation and beyond. Haworth can partner with you to uncover opportunities within four key themes:
Our portfolio of furnishings and insights helps you create more diverse spaces that optimise performance and enrich the campus experience for everyone.
Equitable face-to-face and remote interaction fosters engagement within a hybrid learning classroom to achieve richer discussions and deeper insights. Flexible furniture allows for easy rearrangement to accommodate changing class sizes and various activities.
With flexible furniture, technology integration, and customisable spaces, classrooms can be reconfigured to support various teaching methods, group activities, and individual learning styles.
These spaces promote interdisciplinary collaboration and networking, fostering a vibrant academic community. Their versatility and capacity are key to supporting dynamic learning and creating a sense of unity on campus.
Flexible spaces that can be easily adapted to multiple uses and rearranged according to student needs and preferences make students feel valued and more likely to be engaged.
To meet the rising demand, learning spaces seamlessly integrate technology. Projectors and large monitors facilitate presentations and video conferencing while seating solutions enhance participation for all learners.
Classrooms with diverse work settings create an inviting environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. By incorporating flexible seating arrangements, such as shared tables, height-adjustable individual desks, and acoustic pods, these spaces cater to different learning styles and encourage student interaction.
These versatile areas create an immersive and lively college atmosphere for students, visitors, and staff.
To prepare for the future campus, flexibility is essential. The intentional design of multi-use spaces takes inspiration from the progress of libraries and student unions.
Students seek spacious environments for studying alone or in groups, along with comfortable spaces for relaxation and dining. The design draws inspiration from home life, providing options like sofas and café settings. Autonomy and choices are valued by students for managing busy schedules.
Auditoriums are essential for hosting large-scale events like lectures, performances, and conferences. Good seating solutions are key to comfort, visibility, and overall experience. Additionally, well-designed seating enhances the auditorium's aesthetics, creating an inviting, professional atmosphere.
Informal spaces offer diverse options to meet, relax, and concentrate. They provide a respite from formal learning environments, catering to individual preferences. These spaces promote well-being, ownership, and social interaction, igniting creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community among learners.
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