“ Careful attention has been given to creating spaces that provide learning experiences in all
aspects of the design .
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Laboratories for earth sciences , biology , chemistry , and physics integrate with state-of-the-art fabrication and maker labs . An aquatics lab functions as a water feature at the front of the building which is framed by the outdoor student commons and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning incubator . This incubator is a center for faculty , administrators , students , and visitors to exchange ideas , exhibit new trends in education , and elevate the national dialogue on STEM education .
The design of the building embodies the latest in educational facilities , recognizing that next-gen education requires new kinds of learning environments . Careful attention has been given to creating spaces that provide learning experiences in all aspects of the design ; from the design of its systems to environmentally responsible strategies including careful calibration of daylighting , acoustics , and technology-enabled spaces . Design drivers included creating spaces that promote creativity , experimentation , and learning , freedom of expression , social responsibility , leadership , inclusion , respect , and professionalism .
These same drivers are also utilized globally in new corporate campuses , research facilities , and higher education campuses . Today , learning occurs at all times of day and in all kinds of environments . Technology has allowed for more fluid interaction with information . Formal classrooms or laboratories are only one of the many spaces where students and teachers interact . It is of the utmost importance in today ’ s educational facilities to create informal spaces , emphasizing the “ space in-between ”.
The Ransom Everglades STEM building design recognizes this and provides an array of informal learning spaces .
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