March 26, 2025

Designing Flexible, Energy Efficient K-12 Learning Spaces

The design of K-12 buildings is evolving to account for unique, adaptable learning environments that prioritize energy efficiency, cost savings, and student well-being. 

In a multi-part roundtable discussion for Consulting-Specifying Engineer, RMF Project Manager Raquel Deschler, PE, shares insights on the growing trends and adoption of flexible, high-performance K-12 learning spaces that prioritize energy efficiency and student well-being in their design. Raquel and the other respondents discuss how K-12 schools are implementing automated HVAC and lighting controls to meet these objectives and how building information modeling (BIM) enhances collaboration during design. View the articles here:

Focus on non-traditional learning spaces in K-12 building design

Utilizing automation for energy savings in K-12 buildings