Built to Learn, Designed to Adapt: The Flexible Future of Hands-On Learning

Hands-on learning environments give students opportunities to translate classroom knowledge into practical, real-world skills. In High Profile Magazine’s Schools & Institutions issue, our Academic Market Leader, Abdullah Khaliqi, PE, MCPPO, CPQ, explores how colleges and universities can create simulation labs and teaching spaces that support experiential leaning today while remaining adaptable for the future.

Key considerations include:

• Planning for evolving academic programs and technologies

• Incorporating adaptable infrastructure, accessible power and data, and flexible room configurations

• Encouraging early collaborations among faculty, facilities leaders, technology specialists, and design partners

• Creating spaces that can evolve alongside teaching methods and institutional priorities

Thoughtful planning can help institutions avoid overly specialized environments and extend the useful life of their facilities while supporting collaboration, skill development, and academic innovation.

Read more in High Profile Magazine’s September 2026 Schools & Institutions issue.

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