Modernization
Empower students to engage in multiple learning styles simultaneously by expanding the existing learning environments with indoor commons and outdoor learning, and differentiating spaces with Small Huddle (break out) rooms.
The Ed Specs serve to illustrate concepts that will inform the master plans based on OUSD's aspirations to the audience of future architects who will implement them as well as for OUSD stakeholders to understand the reasoning behind modernizations.
Indoor Outdoor Connection
Use transparency and flexible furniture to extend the footprint of the classrooms.
Flexible Walls
Are there walls that can open up to make rooms larger for team teaching or expanding the classroom footprint?
Visible Connections
Are there lines of sight for supervision of students in one class using more than one space?
Space Type Variety
Do learning environments vary in shape and size?
Daylight
Is daylight provided from two sides?
Breakout Spaces
Are there breakout spaces, team teaching, or study rooms?
Additional Space Types
Do learning environments vary in shape and size?
Indoor Learning Commons
Is there space adjacent to classrooms that can empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage in different learning styles simultaneously?
Flexible Breakout Space
Are there breakout spaces that can serve multiple purposes?