In this episode of Resilience Lab, Rex Miller sits down with Audrey Metz, Manager of Furniture and Design at Washington University, to discuss higher education design. Audrey talks about designing spaces across the whole campus that foster collaboration, enhance student well-being, and create a sense of community.

Audrey offers insights into her approach to designing university spaces, emphasizing how power availability and user interaction drive effective learning environments. She dives into her experience with designing medical facilities, discussing how adapting to evolving space needs and balancing project expectations can be challenging. She also covers the collaboration with furniture dealerships and the evolving trends in educational design, including how technology integration is reshaping university environments.

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