Newsflash! Neatly lined up desks in rows are a thing of the past. Aaron was recently interviewed for the Associated Press article, “Today’s assignment for classroom design: flexibility,” where he was joined by leading industry professionals in sharing factors that should be considered to maximize learning environments for today’s students.

National industry publication School Construction News’ most recent issue includes an article from QKA Principal Aaron Jobson titled, “School Design in an Era of Mass Shootings.” Aaron addresses this critical and sensitive topic by outlining design principles that can increase safety and security while also balancing the desire for open and flexible learning environments. The issue also highlights the recent groundbreaking event held at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School (EHS) in the Alameda Unified School District for QKA-designed facilities projects.

QKA Principal Aaron Jobson dives into four areas in which Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria provide guidelines and accountability for school designers. Featuring the recent completion of Cupertino High School’s new classroom and science lab buildings as a case study, he explains how the project is on track to meet CHPS Designed Certification, featuring daylighting, vi...

QKA Principals Aaron Jobson and Mark Quattrocchi offer an overview of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools, a credentialing organization providing design and building professionals with clear guidelines and tools to implement strategies that improve student health and achievement and conserve resources and protect the environment. Filed Under