Designing Schools For and Beyond a Pandemic
Designing Schools For and Beyond a Pandemic
Addressing pandemic-related school changes with an eye toward long-term adaptability
From one of the leading design firms in the world, Mark Thaler (Education Practice Leader / Gensler) joins Building Hope’s Dru Damico to delve into how thinking like a designer can help schools adjust now to COVID-19 while creating educational spaces that are more adaptable to future changes and challenges.
This webisode aired on Thursday, August 27 at 12:00 PM ET on Facebook Live.
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Mark Thaler
Education Practice Leader, Gensler
Mark directs Gensler’s Education practice area for the Northeast Region. He is one of Gensler’s experts in the design of learning environments and student spaces. His projects span the academic spectrum, from K-12 through higher education. Mark is based in New York.
Contact him at mark_thaler@gensler.com.
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