Inside/Out Architecture

Safe Science and Small Learning Communities

James Biehle — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:26:10 +0000

Safe Science and Small Learning Communities Schools that are designed to serve students in small learning communities, or pods, can provide safer science areas and save considerable costs, both initially and in the future, by centralizing those facilities. And, most students and faculty seem to prefer this type of arrangement. This article, from the May 2010 issue of School Planning and Management tells how.

Biehle to present workshop at CEFPI Midwest/Great Lakes Regional Conference

James Biehle — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:45:07 +0000

May 13, 2010
1:15 pm	to	3:15 pm

James Biehle and LaMoine Motz will present a workshop entitled “Planning Science Spaces for Project-Based Learning” at CEFPI’s Midwest/GreatLakes Regional Conference in Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 1:15 PM.

Not a New York Minute

James Biehle — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:59:30 +0000

How four Italian cities bucked the traditional urban growth model and started an international trend called Cittaslow.

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.