Design Development

The Design Development process translates a preferred school concept into detailed architectural working drawings in order to ensure the facility design meets education program delivery objectives and to secure permits and approvals. The Design Development Team work closely with the school community to create the optimal conditions for teaching and learning when designing new learning environments. VBE envisions school facilities that are learner-centered, safe, sustainable, centers of community that enhance student achievement.

• Learning requires the active participation of the student

• People learn in a variety of ways and at different rates

• Learning is both an individual and group process

Reference: BC Ministry of Education Curriculum 2010

Reference: VBE District Plan for Student Learning 2011/2012 and It's All About Learning 2008

Link to the LEARNS pdf

Reference: VBE Policy FB and FB-R2003

Link to the VBE Consultation and Planning Principles pdf

Link to the VBE Design Principles pdf

For more information see examples:

• Arts and media spaces 
• Social spaces
• Learning spaces
• Activity spaces
• Sustainable School Design

Link to the VBE School Renewal Goals pdf