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Schools and Population Growth

Schools should use existing structures that are already embedded within the fabric of their neighborhoods. 

Our new paper stresses that schools should become models of sustainable buildings.

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Schools and Population Growth

Schools should be composed of healthy, renewable materials that move us closer to a post-carbon future.

Our new paper stresses that schools should become models of sustainable buildings.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #sustainability  #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

In a post-Covid world, schools need to be dynamic and versatile centers at the heart of their communities. 

Our new paper asserts that as we progress further into an era of an unpredictable, destabilizing climate, adaptability should be built into our buildings from the start.

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Schools and Population Growth

During the pandemic, many schools were transformed overnight into testing and vaccination centers, food assistance sites and critical outdoor recreation spaces.

Our new paper asserts that as we progress further into an era of an unpredictable, destabilizing climate, adaptability should be built into our buildings from the start.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

During the pandemic, schools proved to be essential pieces of physical and social infrastructure.

Our new paper asserts that as we progress further into an era of an unpredictable, destabilizing climate, adaptability should be built into our buildings from the start.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

If districts invest in the renovation of existing schools and construction of new ones, they could spur positive cycles of long term growth and value. 

Our new paper asserts that as we progress further into an era of an unpredictable, destabilizing climate, adaptability should be built into our buildings from the start.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

As the "number of college graduates per capita doubles, the expected growth rate over the decade rises by roughly 4%."

Our new paper finds that investing in high quality schools pays off: every dollar spent on public schools in a community increases home values by $20.

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Schools and Population Growth

Economists have estimated that a 5% improvement in test scores in suburban neighborhoods can lead to a 2.5% increase in property prices.

Our new paper finds that investing in high quality schools pays off: every dollar spent on public schools in a community increases home values by $20.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

A 2017 study showed that 26% of homebuyers consider the quality of schools when looking for a new house. According to the Brookings Institution, on average, housing costs are nearly 2.5 times higher near high-scoring public school districts than near low-scoring districts.

Our new paper finds that investing in high quality schools pays off: every dollar spent on public schools in a community increases home values by $20.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

School planning must be analyzed and strategically implemented in order to accommodate fluctuating populations over time, which impacts the demand for individual school buildings.

Our new paper establishes the need for flexible building systems with large open spaces to easily accommodate the future needs of schools.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

School planning must be analyzed and strategically implemented in order to accommodate fluctuating populations over time, which impacts the demand for individual school buildings.

Our new paper establishes the need for flexible building systems to be employed in the construction of schools.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

Studies have shown that educated cities are more resilient and that successful schools can impact the demand and price for housing in the vicinity, making education a key component to the prosperity of a city.

Our new paper observes how school construction tends to track population growth and new development.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Schools and Population Growth

Studies have shown that educated cities are more resilient and that successful schools can impact the demand and price for housing in the vicinity, making education a key component to the prosperity of a city.

Our new paper observes how school construction tends to track population growth and new development.

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#architecture #schools #design #populationgrowth #construction #architect #growthtrends #population #newcities #buildings #architecturelovers #schoolarchitecture #designforeducation
Forests & Geography of North America

Given the relative abundance of forest within its territory, the US has a competitive advantage within the global market.

Read our new white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography – link in bio.

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Forests & Geography of North America

Forests improve air and water quality and habitat for wildlife. Reforestation can restore equilibrium to the ecosystem, integrating commercial species within patches of native forest that promotes biodiversity.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Images by Fermanagh + Omagh, Gabriele Galloni, Client Earth, William Leaman

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Forests & Geography of North America

Because trees sequester carbon, reforestation can be an essential pillar in the US response to reduce its emissions.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Image by BBC News

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Forests & Geography of North America

Commercial interests and proper management need not be opposed. In fact, sustaining healthy forests can allow for targeted industry involvement, promoting circular economies with renewable materials like wood. 

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Image by Katerra

#architecture #archilover #design #designhunter #designprocess #architect #archilife #arquitetura #building #buildings #architecturelovers #sustainability #masstimber
Forests & Geography of North America

Given the relative abundance of forest within its territory, the US has a competitive advantage within the global market.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Image by Michigan Tech

#architecture #archilover #design #designhunter #designprocess #architect #archilife #arquitetura #building #buildings #architecturelovers #sustainability #masstimber
Forests & Geography of North America

While much of our old growth forests are gone, there has been significant replanting efforts, though with a reduced number of species in many areas, which has reduced overall biodiversity.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Images by REI and Arbor Day

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Forests & Geography of North America

What can we learn from Indigenous knowledge?

In contrast to the haphazard clearing practiced by colonists, Native Americans have been sustainably shaping forests for thousands of years. Here are three Native American practices to make note of.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Images by Kiliii Yuyan and Scott D. Sullivan

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Forests & Geography of North America

Ongoing efforts to restore native forests and habitats have slightly increased the amount of forest in the continent, from 721 million acres in 1920 to more than 766 million in 2012.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Image by H.S. Grantham et al.

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Forests & Geography of North America

The US used to have a lot of forest, until European colonists arrived and recklessly cleared whole areas and habitats.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Images by William B. Greeley

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Forests & Geography of North America

The US is home to twelve different types of forest that range from broadleaf deciduous forests in the East to the temperate rainforests of the Northwest.

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Images by Thomas Paradis, One Earth, Djzanni

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Forests & Geography of North America

Today around 15.5% of the world’s forests are located in North America, where Canada has the third largest forest area in the world followed by the United States with the fourth largest. 

Link in bio for the full white paper on the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

Image by Jakub Marian

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Forests & Geography of North America

Our latest white paper looks at the past, present, and future of forests & geography in North America. 

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Images by Kody Goodson, Reshma Mallecha, Joshua Earle, David Lang, Casey Horner, Olga Subach, Michael Olsen

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