Wood in Education

Course Overview

Welcome, this course is a case study of a number of educational buildings in both the United States and Canada and how wood used in the construction of these buildings supports sustainability, promotes health and motivates learning.

Learning Objectives

1. How wood was used to create a healthy learning environment.
2. How wood was used to create a sense of wellbeing by creating warm inviting interiors with large open spaces.
3. Examines the use of wood in the construction of 20 different educational buildings from elementary and high schools to university research facilities and showcase buildings.

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