Pros vs. Cons of classroom:
Pros:
- working space (stations)
- lighting
- equipment in good condition (irons, mannequins, brushes)
- welcoming atmosphere (aura)
- ventilation
- efficient outlets
- easy to keep clean
Cons:
- dull colours
- limited washing space
- broken chairs
- unorganized (stations)
- limited equipment (irons, combs)
- layout
- low mirrors
- insufficient storage
- outdated flooring
This Step
What should I upload in this Collect Info step?
Consider uploading photos, a short video, and a site plan drawing of your existing classroom. Help us understand the existing conditions and the location of this room.
How do I Collect Information?
How can collecting information help me with the design problem? Learn ways to collect information in this video.
Schools with well-designed spaces
Explore the case study schools on DiscoverDesign. This school outside San Francisco has a unique site and many types of learning spaces.
Comments
In the collection of data you could also include remarks from students who use the space as well as the teacher. How do they envision the space. Is there anything that could be saved in the room? We also need the dimensions of the room and possibly a rough floor plan layout of the existing space.