SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

Our team is committed to helping learners throughout the world, and particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. We collaborate with NGO, Schools for Children of the World through both on-the-ground construction of school facilities, and by serving on its board of directors.
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REIMAGINE AMERICA’S SCHOOLS

Several collaborations over the years with Reimagine America’s Schools have offered us opportunities to brainstorm ideas for education for an unknowable future. An exhilarating conversation!  Amy Yurko recently spoke and served as moderator for the National Summit on School Design “Reimagine America’s Schools: A Blueprint for Equity and Opportunity“.

ASSOCIATION FOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

BrainSpaces founder, Amy Yurko, was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association for Learning Environments for her work planning and designing educational facilities throughout the country and around the world.  BrainSpaces continues to set if not raise the bar among peer professionals.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Amy currently serves on the AIA Board Knowledge Committee. As two-time chair of the Continuing Education Advisory Committee for the national American Institute of Architects, Amy is committed to quality education and life-long learning among her 86,000 peers and colleagues worldwide.

TEDx

Both Amy & Peter were invited to speak at TEDx events.

See Amy’s talk.

See Peter’s talk.

Getting Smart

Kelley Tanner serves as the communications designer for Getting Smart.  Among many terrific publications, here is one of our favorites:  100 TIPS & INSIGHTS FOR OPENING GREAT NEW SCHOOLS

NOHR-CON

Amy served as keynote speaker at the Nohr-Con International Conference on School Design in Oslo, Norway.