Cold, sterile environments - lack of color, texture, warmth

Teachers who are overly traditional, hidebound

Learning environments that discourage open communication

Bland colors, lack of decor

Students have no input on design, policies, etc

Lack of variation, spatial planning

Old / inappropriate / inaccessible furniture

Lack of flexibility in spaces

Older buildings, spaces with outdated and harmful designs

No specialized spaces (collaboration space, maker space, quiet space, lounge/break areas, etc); factory style classrooms