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Climate change is a scientifically undeniable phenomenon that has already exerted negative effects across the globe, and—barring massive worldwide interventions—it ’s only going to get worse. As inhabitants of a shared planet, this is a problem for which we all share responsibility. As wildfires destroy homes, schools and entire communities, and other communities struggle to […]

We’ve shared before our thoughts on libraries: they’re essential to schools and communities as a nexus of collaboration and lifelong learning. As architects, designers and engineers, we can’t help but see the beauty in form and function showcased by so many libraries. Libraries are a cultural time capsule. Just as the contents of a library […]

According to research, employees consider workplace learning opportunities to be amongst the most important drivers of employee engagement and workplace culture.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that learning happens best in flexible spaces where learners have control to use the environment around them to meet their needs for a given moment. Working with Sycamore Community School District, SHP designed the “Synnovation Lab” to be a unique high school space for individualized and project-based learning. In it, multiple […]

Director of Sustainability Allison McKenzie is an authority on sustainable architecture and design in the Cincinnati region and beyond. As an architect, she enjoys the unique challenges and problem-solving skills involved in planning facilities that are sustainable environmentally and financially. What is your favorite thing about your role at SHP? I love that I do […]

As 2018 comes to a close, we leave behind a year of memories and thoughtful discussions on topics that impact our lives. We’re lifelong learners—from pre-k all the way up to when we enter the workforce and beyond—and we’ve seen a lot of new ideas and conversations about just what that means. Are libraries an […]

I recently had the opportunity to speak at EdSpaces, a conference focused on designing, equipping and furnishing learning environments. While there, I heard another speaker, Dr. Robert Dillon, pose an interesting question: “Are makerspaces this generation’s computer labs?” Could makerspaces soon become extinct? My initial response as a maker was “No way!” But, after some […]

After years of change in education, it’s widely regarded as fact that when teachers collaborate with one another, everyone benefits. Collaboration provides teachers with an emotional and professional support system and brings together a pool of talent to benefit students. Collaborating teachers can call on the strengths of one another to complement their own teaching […]

How early is too early for early childhood education? I’ll let you in on a secret—it’s a trick question. Because, as the saying goes, we are born learning! This common cliché is backed up by new scientific evidence emerging on what feels like a weekly basis demonstrating the incredible capacity of a baby’s brain. For […]

Think of all of the items students and teachers need to store throughout a school day: books, technology, project materials, craft and cleaning supplies, personal possessions and more. While these storage needs often vary between age groups—the issues facing elementary schools and high schools can differ—they stem from the same root: a place for everything […]