Center for High Performance Learning Environments

In collaboration with Labs21 and the Institute for Connecting Science Research to the Classroom, the Center for High Performance Learning Environments (CHPLE) serves as a first-of-its-kind resource for designers, engineers, system consultants, teachers, school administrators, facility managers, and others interested in improving the design and operation of K through 16 learning environments. The Center takes a holistic approach to the design of teaching laboratories and focuses on a range of multidisciplinary activities, including energy efficiency, sustainability, systems integration, and integrating appropriate technology into a classroom of the 21st century. The Center is also working to establish strong relationships with industry partners, as well as architecture and engineering firms specializing in the design of learning environments.

For more information, visit the CHPLE website, or contact the Directer of the center, Jim Jones at wolverine@vt.edu.

Academic Programs

• Architecture
• 1. Introduction
  2. Bachelor of Architecture
  3. Undergrad. Architecture Checksheets
  4. Master of Architecture
  5. Master of Science in Architecture
  6. Ph.d. in Architecture and Design Research
  7. Focus in Architectural Acoustics
  8. Continuing Education
  9. program faculty
  10. inside architecture + design
• Interior Design
• 1. Introduction
  2. Overview
  3. Interior Design Website
  4. Bachelor of Science
  5. Interior Design Checksheets
  6. Master of Science in Architecture
  7. Ph.d. in Architecture and Design Research
  8. program faculty
  9. inside architecture + design
• Industrial Design
• 1. Introduction
  2. Overview + History
  3. Bachelor of Science
  4. Industrial Design Checksheets
  5. Minor in Industrial Design
  6. Master of Science in Architecture
  7. Ph.d. in Architecture and Design Research
  8. program faculty
  9. inside architecture + design
• Landscape Architecture
• 1. Introduction
  2. National Rankings
  3. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
  4. Undergraduate Landscape Architecture Checksheet
  5. Minor in Landscape Architecture Checksheet
  6. Master of Landscape Architecture
  7. Dual Degrees
  8. Post Graduate Studies
  9. Ph.d. in Architecture and Design Research
  10. Special Programs
  11. Computer Requirements
  12. Contact Us
  13. Facilities
  14. program faculty
  15. inside architecture + design

Off-Campus Programs

• Washington-Alexandria Center
• Chicago Studio
• Field Study
• Extern Program
• Study Abroad

Research and Outreach Centers

• International Archive of Women in Architecture
• Center for High Performance Learning Environments
• Henry H. Wiss Center for Theory & History of Art & Architecture
• Community Design Assistance Center