The Harkness circle method is used in many American boarding schools, independent private schools, and colleges. It is popular because it encourages discussion in classes. The style is related to the Socratic method and was developed at Phillips Exeter Academy when oil magnate and philanthropist Edward Harkness presented the school with a monetary gift in 1930. More…
DetailsTestimonial “TeamPAR is a pleasure to work with. They are extremely collaborative, innovative, and caring. Their presentation of projects is beautifully designed and extremely informative. Our first project with TeamPAR was the creation of a state of the art, groundbreaking, modern, and useful learning space for our ASD program. TeamPAR has the ability to recognize…
DetailsLast year, we were thrilled and honored to share that we were named to the list of 2022 NJBIZ Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design organizations. The award recognizes individuals and companies changing New Jersey’s commercial real estate landscape through development, design, construction, project management, and more. As part of the process, TeamPAR was asked…
DetailsThe fourth quarter of 2022 is upon us. Typically, we would be helping our clients find unique ways to stretch their “use it or lose it dollars” before year end, but in this post-covid world the mission has changed. TeamPAR is being asked what modifications we can make to their brick-and-mortar space that will: Attract fresh…
DetailsColor has a profound impact on us – so much that there is a discipline, called color theory, that helps you use color effectively. The effects of color have been studied in many fields, ranging from physics to psychology and metaphysics. It subliminally influences our mood and emotions and is even used in therapeutic ways.…
Details2021 may be in our rearview mirror, but some of its commercial design trends sure aren’t! Here are our top three insights on what trends we will see more of in 2022: Open/Collaborative Spaces Open workspace design has been an ongoing trend for some time. Company space planners like capitalizing on the trend to encourage…
DetailsOur Favorite Products from NeoCon We had a great time at this year’s NeoCon! We had a chance to learn about and experience some of the latest innovations that solve common problems in the workplace and we want to share them with you. Here are our top 10 favorite products… 1. Via Seating, Copper Mesh…
DetailsThis year at ED Spaces we learned all about The Future of schools and how creating healthy learning environments for students is the key to achieving a holistic approach to education in which students absorb knowledge not only from traditional teaching methods but by experiences and hands-on activities. Bottom line, healthy and happy students perform…
DetailsTo understand how to acoustically optimize a space, we first need to understand a few concepts: NRC, STC & CAC. Acoustics are the way sound waves interact with the space around them. Whenever a sound is emitted, whether it be a human voice or a phone ringing, it projects sound waves outward. Those waves make…
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