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April 20, 2005
DesignShare/SCN
2005 Awards Program:
Registration Extended to April 26
The
world’s most widely recognized program of its kind, creating public
awareness of innovative schools, and generating widespread recognition
for the architects. Reach more clients now -- register your best projects
in the 2005 Awards Program. Details and online registration:
designshare.com/awards/2005/call.asp
Questions? Contact Karl Jones:
612-929-3520 : jones@designshare.com
Awards
Program registration bonus:
Registrants receive a free copy of
The
Language of School Design, the upcoming new book by Prakash Nair and
Randall Fielding, for each project registered. (Applies to all registrants,
including those already registered.)
In
this Issue
1.
Awards 2005 Extended Registration
2. DesignShare World Forum
3. Fresh Perspectives by Prakash Nair
4. Getting REAL: interview with John Sole
5. Sponsors:
- C/S Group
- Fielding/Nair International
6. Become a Sponsor
"DesignShare is a critical
resource for any development team seeking to make a difference in their
students future learning environment. We have received a tremendous volume
of inquiries by school boards from across the nation after winning a coveted
DesignShare award. We are grateful to the DesignShare team for allowing
others to learn from our design experience while undertaking a similar
process."
- Josef Fradkin, Director of Development
Chabad
Hebrew Academy
DesignShare World Forum: Barcelona, June 2005
The
DesignShare World Forum in Barcelona from June 23rd to June 25th 2005 will
examine many emerging ideas that will shape the future of global education
and the architecture that gives it expression. Set in the beautiful city
of Barcelona, Spain, the Forum expects participants from the U.S., Canada,
UK, Netherlands, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Germany, Austria,
Italy, France and many other countries. Space is still available, but limited,
so reserve now for this special opportunity to work hands-on with the world’s
leading experts on school planning and design. . .and bring the family!More Information at:
designshare.com/barcelona
Fresh Perspectives, April 2005:
Radically Rethinking Education
This interview with Prakash Nair originally appeared in DESIGNER/builder
magazine. Always the provocateur, Nair challenges us to radically rethink
our understanding of schools and education. Read "Radically Rethinking Education"
Getting REAL: an interview with John Sole,
Project-based Service Learning Master Teacher
by
Jeffrey A. LackneyIn this insightful interview, John Sole discusses the benefits of Project-Based Service Learning. He articulates the concepts behind this powerful teaching methodology, and explains why architects should be interested in project-based learning.
Read "Getting REAL"
This Newsletter is Sponsored by:
The C/S Group
Construction Specialties, Inc. (C/S GROUP) is committed to design innovation
and the improvement of educational environments. C/S manufactures impact-resistant
wall covering and wall protection products, entrance-flooring systems, expansion
joint covers and daylight management products for schools. With more than
70 registered patents, C/S is skilled in listening to architects and developing
innovative new products to meet their projects’ specific requirements. A
complete Design Manual is available at (888) 621-3344. You may also download
product drawings directly from the C/S Web site at: www.c-sgroup.com
Fielding Nair International
FNI
Principals Randall Fielding and Prakash Nair are among the world's leading
school planning and design consultants. They have completed $10 billion
worth of school work, won nine international awards including the prestigious
CEFPI MacConnell Award in 2003, and consulted in 19 states and 13 countries
on five continents. Complete listings of the firm's latest projects, publications,
clients and services offered are available at their web site at http://fieldingnair.comBecome a Sponsor
If you want to get word out to the school planning and design community, there is no better venue to do that than DesignShare, the # 1 address worldwide for school facilities. Today, DesignShare gets more than 640,000 hits and 60,000 visits each month. Traffic and membership continue to grow. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Randall Fielding: fielding@designshare.com.
DesignShare: the International Forum for Innovative Schools
Randall Fielding, AIA, founder and editorial director
fielding@designshare.com
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