Collegedale Academy: A Tradition of Education Meets a Future-Focused Design Collegedale Academy, a private school outside Chattanooga, had outgrown its historic elementary building—an aging facility in need of costly repairs despite its deep family ties. At the same time, Southern Adventist University—on whose land the school sat—needed the space for expansion. Rather than invest in...

MiEN at EDspaces 2025: Booth 1301, Sessions, EDfest, and Rising Stars EDspaces lands in Columbus, OH, November 5–7, bringing together educators, facilities leaders, A&D pros, and industry partners for 60+ sessions on research-driven, future-ready learning environments. MiEN will be there all week at Booth 1301, speaking, celebrating our people, and cheering on product innovation. Where...

Hallways to Homerooms: Using Every Inch of Space This School Year Every square foot of your school building can be a thriving space for learning, whether it’s the high-tech computer lab or a humble flex-space tucked away in an underused corner. Your educational facilities hold countless opportunities to create dynamic learning environments––beyond just classrooms. Through...

Supporting Self-Regulation Through Environment Design In today's classrooms, educators are increasingly focused on helping students develop the tools they need not only to learn but to regulate their emotions, behavior, and attention. This ability—known as self-regulation—is essential for academic success and lifelong well-being. But while curricula and teaching strategies play a vital role, so too...