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Aneducational institution is a place where people of different ages gain aneducation, including preschools, childcare, primary-elementary schools, secondary-high schools, and universities. They provide a large variety oflearning environments andlearning spaces.[1][2]
Educational architecture, school architecture or school building design is a discipline which practices architect and others for the design of educational institutions, such asschools anduniversities, as well as other choices in the educational design of learning experiences. The design of building can significantly influence the learning experience of students.[3] Additionally, because schools are important sources of traffic, employment and community activities, school buildings often act as anchor institutions in neighborhoods or communities.[4][5] The decline of a school can have significant impact on local communities.
Various countries have gone through significant changes in philosophies associated with educational institutions, influenced by trends in investment by governments as well as larger changes ineducational philosophy.Types of educational institution include:
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