Until recently, built environments have been designed exclusively to meet the needs of neurotypical populations; however, there is increasing recognition of the need to make built environments more accommodating for neurodiverse populations, including autistic individuals. This scoping review aims to comprehensively explore and synthesise this…

This article argues in favour of challenging "best practice" generally accepted by the architectural profession by embracing a responsive design approach for creating learning environments. Such an approach accepts that the environment shapes the learner, and that learners influence their environment. A responsive design approach would embrace the…

At an institute held in July 1970 at Appalachian State University four papers, reproduced here, discussed training in libraries. Louise Giles spoke about planning guidelines in "Planning Community College Library/Learning Resource Centers: The Key is Flexibility." Stephen F. McKeon presents his ideal for a library in "Living Room Library" which…