Cleveland, Ohio –April 4, 2024– Learning By Design has published the annual Spring 2024 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase. The April 2024 edition features a broad assortment of exemplary PK-12 and post-secondary learning environments. These recently or soon to activated projects include newly constructed entire buildings and or renovated early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school, specialized education, higher education, and other learning space types. In total fifty-two entries were judged based on six criteria of: Design Challenges and Innovation; Sustainability and Social Impact; Interior Architecture/Design; Next Generation Learning; Functional Design/Effective space Planning; and Community Needs.
A distinguished panel of four architects and education facility professionals reviewed and debated the merits of all submissions. Nine of the highest scoring submittals won top awards. These well-designed projects stood out for their novel design thinking, transparency, connectivity, safety, sustainability, great interiors, and sophistication. The jury awarded four Grand Prize Awards; Two sized over 100,000 square feet and one sized under 100,000 square feet, plus one for its unique adaptive reuse. Four runners-up were designated with Citation of Excellence Awards, two sized over 100,000 square feet and two projects sized under 100,000 square feet.
One Honor Award was bestowed for its strong Community Engagement.
Spring 2024 Learning By Design Jury Members
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Jerry DeRomanis, AIA
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Jamie Hurd
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Kelsey Jordan, AIA, WELL AP, FITWEL
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Ross Parker, AIA ALEP LEED AP NOMA Education Studio Lead
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The selected four “architecturally brilliant” Grand Prize Award winners combined all the
elements that make a learning environment successful—
- Perkins Eastman DC (Washington, DC) for the Bard High School Early College (Washington, DC) Adaptive Reuse – “Sustainable practices and a modern aesthetic modernize the campus, with interior spaces promoting inspiration and collaboration. Daylighting and exterior shading enhance comfort and energy efficiency, creating a dynamic and interconnected learning environment.”
- DLR Group (San Diego, CA) for the Logan Memorial Educational Campus (San Diego, CA) >100,000 sq. ft. – “The campus offers diverse outdoor spaces conducive to student learning and social interactions, with an orientation designed for solar protection. Inside, flexible learning environments and direct connections to the outdoors enhance the educational experience.”
- HMFH Architects, Inc. (Cambridge, MA) for the Center for Science and the Environment, Bristol County Agricultural High School (Dighton, MA) <100,000 sq. ft. – “The Center for Science and the Environment embodies a commitment to sustainability and hands-on learning. Incorporating green roofs, outdoor learning spaces, and composting toilets, the design reflects the school's focus on agriculture and the environment.”
- Integrus (Seattle, WA) for the Salish Coast Elementary School (Port Townsend, WA) <100,000 sq. ft. – “Transparency between classrooms fosters collaboration, while the corridor's design encourages physical and visual connections to the outdoor courtyard. Embracing the Pacific Northwest climate, the school provides sheltered outdoor spaces and integrates flexibility and transparency for dynamic learning experiences.”
The four CITATION OF EXCELLENCE Award winners include:
- Central Piedmont Community College The Parr Center (Charlotte, NC ) – Moody Nolan (Design Architect) and Berg Architects (Architect of Record) (Columbus, OH) >100,000 sq. ft.
- Handsworth Secondary School (North Vancouver, BC) – KMBR Architects Planners INC, (Vancouver, BC) >100,000 sq. ft.
- Henry J. Winters Elementary School (Pawtucket, RI) - The SLAM Collaborative, (Glastonbury, CT) <100,000 sq. ft.
- The Hive (Spokane, WA) – Integrus, (Spokane, WA) <100,000 sq. ft.
The HONORABLE MENTION - Community Engagement Award winner is:
- Tumwata Middle School (Oregon City, OR) – BRIC Architecture (Portland, OR)
To review all 52 Spring 2024 Awarded Projects in the Digital Edition of Learning By Design:
