Rebuilding New York’s Schools through Partnerships

The Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2021 invests $130 billion to help reopen public schools, provide students and educators a safe place to learn and work, and identify strategies to rebuild our schools for the future. Creating the optimal conditions for learning requires product solutions designed to address the unique needs of educational spaces: optimal acoustics, air quality, natural lighting, and aesthetics work together to impact how students understand teachers, stay focused, and even perform on tests. This session is an insight into best practices, as well as how to succeed with implementation, which is critical to secure the future of New York’s schools and all who use them.

Session Chair(s): 

Event Time: 

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 3:45pm to 4:45pm

Room / Location: 

The Innovation Space

CEU Credits: 

AIA: 1 LU|HSW
BPI: 1 Credit Hour
GBCI: 1 Credit Hour (ID+C, BD+C, WELL)
PHIUS: 1 Credit Hour
RESNET: 5.5 Credit Hours for full conference attendance

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify best practices usable for designing the future of New York’s schools
  • Explain how indoor environmental quality, including acoustics and air quality, play a crucial role in student achievement and educator well being
  • Describe in detail what a healthy educational setting can look like
  • Effectively support the implementation of strategies to create safe and healthy places to work and learn

Session ID: 

NYC21-214