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Lifestyle Amenities for Learning Destinations

Education is evolving from traditional classroom-based instruction to a holistic, student-centered approach that emphasizes personalized learning experiences. This shift empowers individuals to actively shape their educational journey through customized pathways. To support this expanded view of learning and address enrollment challenges, institutions are transforming campuses with Lifestyle Amenities such as collaborative spaces, technology hubs, and wellness centers. These features create vibrant learning ecosystems that not only attract and retain students but also foster innovation. By embracing these changes, educational institutions can meet the evolving expectations of learners across all life stages, preparing them for the demands of the modern world.

Credit

1 AIA - LU

Learning Objectives

  1. Review the current trends that are shaping the need for Lifestyle Amenities in educational spaces.
  2. Understand the value of Lifestyle Amenities for higher education environments.
  3. Identify the three categories of Lifestyle Amenities that are based on human task and behavioral need.
  4. Explore how to apply and design amenity spaces in educational settings that create intentional and attractive destinations for students.

Sponsor(s)
Broadcast Date

February 19, 2025, 1:00 PM EST

Registration Price

Member: FREE
Nonmember Price: $0.00

Meet the Presenters

Workshop

Lacey Fischer
Kimball International
Vertical Market Activation Manager

Lacey works to activate and execute strategies that support and strengthen our vertical markets. This is done through researching emerging market trends, engagement with customers, dealers, and designers, providing thought leadership to our sales team, and commercializing our strategic contracts with our sales team and customers. Lacey works with the Brand Marketing and Creative teams to develop thoughtful and relevant resources and tools to support these markets. Lacey, who was selected as an Edmarket Next Gen Rising Star in Education for 2024, has been with Kimball International since 2011 and in the furniture industry in various roles since 2006.


Workshop

Kaelynn Reid
Kimball International
Certified Design Futurist

Kaelynn is a strategic foresight practitioner focused on the future of built environments in the workplace, health, and education sectors. She helps organizations anticipate change, identify emerging trends, and make forward-thinking decisions that shape their spaces and strategies. As the host of the Alternative Design Podcast, she explores signals of change from beyond the design industry, diving into how broader cultural, technological, and societal shifts are influencing the spaces we inhabit. It's all about understanding what's coming and how creative minds are responding.