Design principles

In addition to the basic items that guide the design of the physical learning environment, the Future Learning Spaces project has also developed 24 design principles for learning spaces. In contrast to the basic principles, these design principles primarily serve as a source of inspiration, and designers can pick-and-choose when designing a physical learning environment. Multiple examples have been provided in the form of a card game.

Card game

Using these design principles, Jasper van Winden developed a card set that teachers, real estate developers, students, and educational administrators can use to engage in dialogue together about learning spaces. This card set is available digitally under a Creative Commons license.

Design principle Cards for Learning Spaces