Inside/Out Architecture

Science Spaces for Project-Based Learning

James Biehle — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:49:13 +0000

Learn how proper planning and design can help put students in charge of their own learning. Join James T. Biehle, President of Inside/Out Architecture for an informative webinar on project-based learning and the types of spaces that might be appropriate for this exciting mode of science instruction.

Approximate running time 23 minutes.

You can watch the rest of the Learn and Live video featured in this presentation here.

To learn more about designing science facilities for Project-Based Learning, read The Importance of Planning School Science Facilities.

Biehle to speak at NSTA Ft. Lauderdale

James Biehle — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:06:19 +0000

November 13, 2009
8:00 am	to	10:30 am

James Biehle will present two workshops on science facility planning: Science Facilities 101 – So you want new science facilities and Science Facilities 102 – The Architects have started without me; what do I do now? at NSTA’s Ft. Lauderdale Area Conference on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Broward Convention Center.

NSSEA School Equipment Show in Phoenix

James Biehle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:54:57 +0000

November 18, 2009
9:00 am	to	10:15 am

Inside/Out’s president, James Biehle, is presenting “Science Facility Design” at NSSEA’s School Equipment Show in Phoenix on Wednesday, November 18. This workshop will expand on Biehle’s highly regarded presentation on the furniture and equipment of science facilities at the Baltimore NSSEA show in 2008.

Minneapolis Area NSTA Conference

James Biehle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:45:41 +0000

October 29, 2009
2:00 pm	to	4:30 pm

Inside/Out’s president, James Biehle, will make two presentations at the upcoming NSTA Minneapolis Area Conference on Thursday, October 29. Science Facilities 101 – So you want new science facilities … focuses on the role of the science teacher in the planning and design of new science space. Science Facilities 102 – The Architects have started without me. What do I do now? Expands on the requirements and suggested arrangements of new science facilities.

Facelift for America’s Classroom? – ABC News

James Biehle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:00:54 +0000

Sitting or standing in the classroom? Another teacher's take on keeping kids engaged and fighting obeisity.

Classroom Of The Future? No Chairs! – The Early Show – CBS News

James Biehle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:55:54 +0000

Allowing children to move around during class, instead of sitting still at a desk, increases learning and helps reduce obeisity.

Mobile Learning Institute

James Biehle — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:14:08 +0000

Interesting video about how children learn and how this has changed in the 21st century.

Parkway School District High School Science Upgrades

James Biehle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:46:04 +0000

Parkway School District High School Science Upgrades
PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, St. Louis County, MO

Scope: Science facility consulting and peer review of proposed renovations and additions to Parkway Central, Parkway West and Parkway South High Schools. Projects include gut renovations and additions to provide flexible science lab/classrooms and prep and storage spaces for inquiry-based science education.

Credit: Parsons Brinckerhoff Architects, Inc., St. Louis, MO, Architect of Record

Battle Creek Area Math & Science Center

James Biehle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:40:21 +0000

Science facility consulting and planning for relocation of multidistrict math and science magnet center. Facilities will include general and analytical chemistry lab/classrooms, general biology and biotechnology lab/classrooms with green house, physics lab/classrooms, an engineering suite and associated prep and storage spaces and student project spaces. The project is to be located within a former cereal museum in downtown Battle Creek, adjacent to the Kalamazoo River, and will include a variety of sustainable design and alternative energy features.

Credit: Tower Pinkster, Grand Rapids, MI, Architect of Record.

Indianapolis “Met” High School Science Addition

James Biehle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:32:38 +0000

Indianapolis “Met” High School Science Addition
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF INDIANAPOLIS, Indianapolis, IN

Scope: Science lab consulting and planning for an addition to inner city charter high school, one of the “Big Picture Schools.” Project includes two flexible science lab/classrooms, a shared prep area, a student science project space, a distance learning classroom, a weather and seismic activities center and a greenhouse.

Credit: Shiel Sexton, Design/Build Contractor, Indianapolis, IN and Architectural Alliance, Inc., Architect of Record, Indianapolis, IN