academic planning
Great buildings for learning balance programmatic needs with the unique character of the institution, respecting its architectural legacy while looking forward in vision and mission.

Successful academic environments include individual and collaborative settings and extend learning spaces beyond the classroom and lecture hall.

Our classroom and science buildings celebrate discovery, recognize the evolving role of traditional disciplines in an interdisciplinary era, and blur the boundaries between teaching and research.

We emphasize the human factor in our designs, harmonizing the building's technical requirements with the needs and aspirations of the occupants.

papers / publications / speaking


Trends in Classroom Design
Charles J. Kirby, AIA
(PDF)


On Permeability - The Biology of Architecture
Kip Ellis & Cahal Stephens, AIA FRIAI

For the Project Kaleidoscope Roundtable on the Future: Facilities of the Future
(PDF)


Basic Principals of Room Pressurization Control in Laboratory Buildings
Charles J. Kirby, AIA & John Swift, PE
November 2002
(PDF)


Instuctional Techniques Place Greater Demands on Classroom Design
Charles J. Kirby, AIA
(PDF)

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Amy Adye
T 202 471 5061
2007 Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture & Engineering P.C.