The Language of School Design: Design Patterns for 21st Century Schools

The Language of School design is a seminal work because it defines a new graphic vocabulary that synthesizes learning research with best practice in school planning and design. But it is more than a book about ideas. It is also a practical tool and a must-have resource for all school stakeholders involved in planning, designing and constructing new and renovated schools and evaluating the educational adequacy of existing school facilities.

Prakash Nair is a partner with Fielding Nair International, an award-winning school planning firm. Nair is widely published and has served as a consultant to governments and professional organizations in 19 states and 13 countries on four continents. Randall Fielding is a partner with Fielding Nair Internationl and Foudner/Editorial Director of DesignShare.com, building it into the world's largest and most prestigious forum for innovative schools. Fielding is recognized as one of the world's foremost creative and innovative school architects, and is the recipient of numerous design awards. Dr. Jeff Lackney has committed his entire 20-year practice as a licensed architect to creating high-quality visionary learning environments for children and youth around the world. In addition to his practical experience in school design, Jeff has conducted extensive research, published and presented internationally on the influence of the physical setting on learning.