Can Good Architecture Make Better Schools?

When schools perform poorly, it's tempting to pour money into bricks and mortar. But do beautiful schools with modern classrooms help students learn? Architecture critic Rowan Moore and teacher-writer Rich Jones tackled the question in The Guardian back in 2010. Does architecture really make a difference? Do faster personal computers make faster online learners?

Read the Debate: Do good buildings make for better educated children?

How will architects design tomorrow's schools?

Architects Seek Safer Schools

From the Open Architecture Challenge: Winning School Designs

Your Turn: How Can We Build Better Schools?

Tell us about your school: Is Your School Beautiful?

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