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Archive
In this section you will find our newsletters, articles written for publication and other resources that may be of wider interest. Distribution of texts (in full, not in part) is encouraged and is subject to our free creative commons licence. In some cases, other conditions may apply. Where that is the case, we encourage you to make a link to the relevant article.
Articles
Furniture for the Future
(Article published in Century 21 Schools). Subject to free distribution licence.
There is no animal on Earth that chooses to sit with a straight back, a right-angled bend at the hips and a right-angled bend at the knee. The only reason why we do it is because it makes it cheaper to produce and transport furniture. 160 years ago, furniture was designed around what is actually going on in your back as you sit.
One tablet or two? Opportunities for change in educational provision in the next 20 years.
(Distribution rights subject to Futurelab’s creative commons licence). See FAQ.
What two objects might we put forward for the British education section of this galactic museum? Some would argue for a piece of chalk and a marker pen. Others would argue for a cane and an ASBO... I'm tempted to call for a couple of tablets - one made of slate, the other a battery-powered PC.
 
Newsletters
Living learning, volume 1, issue 1
International education, part 1
Towards a new paradigm
An intelligent fountain?
Publications
Literature review: “The impact of school environments”, with accompanying news release
'The greatest risk we face is that future generations will see these buildings as failures – late 20th century shells round 19th century systems. Our starting point should be the ideal educational experience for a 21st century economy and society. That means working with staff and students from earlier than we do now, helping them to envisage appropriate and more effective educational methods and supporting them as they prepare for change'
Transcripts
Designing for change.
Text of presentation given at Futurelab’s 2006 conference.(Distribution rights subject to Futurelab’s creative commons licence).
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