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We are Architects, we are Educators and we are here to help you leverage your school construction investments to realize your educational vision and improve student achievement.

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01/01/2026

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EDI wishes you a very happy and healthy 2026
01/01/2026

EDI wishes you a very happy and healthy 2026

We keep talking about meaningful, healthy, student-centered learning.We talk about student voice, self-direction, well-b...
11/18/2025

We keep talking about meaningful, healthy, student-centered learning.

We talk about student voice, self-direction, well-being, and even rethinking school design.

But the truth is—we’re avoiding the elephant in the room.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦.

We push educators to innovate, differentiate, and inspire, yet we keep them—and their students—confined within four walls designed over a century ago for obedience and control.

How much can we really expect to change when teachers are trapped in boxes with 20–30 children, all waiting for the bell to release them?

We call for transformation but keep everyone inside a box.

It’s like placing birds in a cage and asking them to discover the joy of flying.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭.

But when given space — when the environment finally supports their instincts — they don’t “escape.”

They explore.

They return.

Because the environment aligns with what they naturally need.

That’s the heart of Prakash Nair’s work for over twenty-five years.

In , his -published book, he exposed how the “cells and bells” model was engineered for efficiency, not for human flourishing. It was built on outdated industrial logic — and most schools still replicate it today, even when they think they’re innovating.

At Education Design International, we’ve seen what happens when schools have the courage to break free from the classroom: they create small learning communities where autonomy, competence, and connection finally come alive.

Students aren’t waiting for the bell — they’re absorbed in what they’re doing.

Teachers aren’t managing behaviour — they’re guiding learning.

The space does half the teaching.

But it still hurts us to see how many schools know this truth and still hold back.

Not because they don’t believe in it.

Not because they don’t want better for children.

But because the systemic shift feels overwhelming.

Because they fear teachers won’t adjust.

Because they aren’t prepared for the professional development required to redesign an entire culture of learning.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚.

And underneath tha

We’re delighted to share that the Indian edition of our book "A New Language of School" Design will be launched at the A...
09/10/2025

We’re delighted to share that the Indian edition of our book "A New Language of School" Design will be launched at the ARISE Annual Education Summit 2025.

First published in the U.S. by A4LE-Association for Learning Environments (Association for Learning Environments), the book has shaped global conversations about how schools can be reimagined to nurture connection, curiosity, and well-being.

The Indian edition brings this vision home. Contextualized for India’s unique opportunities and challenges, it continues the dialogue on rethinking how learning environments can truly serve children and communities.

A heartfelt thank you to ARISE for making this possible and for placing this important conversation at the center of India’s education ecosystem.

We’re honored to present at the School Education Conference 2025 in Delhi, hosted by ARISE.📖 A New Language of School De...
09/10/2025

We’re honored to present at the School Education Conference 2025 in Delhi, hosted by ARISE.

📖 A New Language of School Design
with Prakash Nair & Dr. Parul Minhas.

Our session will explore why spatial literacy is crucial for school leaders in shaping learning environments that foster well-being, purpose, and connection.


🎉 We’re exhibiting at GESS Saudi Arabia 2025!📍 Stand C51 | 🗓️ 26–28 May | 📌 Riyadh ✅ Register to attend via this link: h...
05/19/2025

🎉 We’re exhibiting at GESS Saudi Arabia 2025!
📍 Stand C51 | 🗓️ 26–28 May | 📌 Riyadh
 ✅ Register to attend via this link: https://invt.io/1ixbr18x1l5

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of education together. Let us know if you’ll be attending — we’d love to meet you there!

We are excited to announce that our Founding President & CEO, Prakash Nair and Dr. Parul Minhas will be speaking at the ...
11/19/2024

We are excited to announce that our Founding President & CEO, Prakash Nair and Dr. Parul Minhas will be speaking at the ARISE-FICCI School Education Conference 2024! They will dive into how schools can build life-balancing communities and create environments that support holistic development for students.

We are pleased to announce that Education Design International (EDI) will be presenting a total of five sessions at this...
10/09/2024

We are pleased to announce that Education Design International (EDI) will be presenting a total of five sessions at this year's Leadership Conference 2024, sharing insights from our extensive practice and research in the field of school design. With sessions led by our CEO, Prakash Nair, and Director of Research, Dr. Parul Minhas Minhas, we look forward to engaging with attendees on the future of educational environments.

Here’s a preview of our sessions:

Session 1 : A New Language of School Design: Proven Strategies to Dramatically Improve Student Achievement & Well-Being
Presented by: Prakash Nair and Dr. Parul Minhas
Date: Thursday, 24 October, 9:45 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Singapore

Session 2 : But Are They Learning..?
Presented by: Prakash Nair
Date: Friday, 25 October, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Singapore

Session 3: Building Minds: Designing Learning Spaces for Connection, Creativity & Collaboration
Presented by: Dr. Parul Minhas
Date: Friday, 25 October, 9:45 am to 11:00 am
Location: Singapore

Session 4 : But Are They Learning..? (Repeat)
Presented by: Prakash Nair
Date: Saturday, 26 October, 9:45 am to 11:00 am
Location: Myanmar III

Session 5 : Building Minds: Designing Learning Spaces for Connection, Creativity & Collaboration (Repeat)
Presented by: Dr. Parul Minhas
Date: Saturday, 26 October, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Myanmar III

If you're attending EARCOS, make sure to sign up for our sessions via the app. We look forward to connecting with you!

Are you coming? Let's meet!!
09/14/2024

Are you coming? Let's meet!!

🌟 Unlocking Student Creativity: Are We Missing the Link? 🌟In our latest article, Dr. Parul Minhas explores the gap betwe...
06/10/2024

🌟 Unlocking Student Creativity: Are We Missing the Link? 🌟

In our latest article, Dr. Parul Minhas explores the gap between advocating for creativity in education and actual classroom practices. Discover the "Explore-Discover-Connect-Create" model and how it can transform our approach to fostering creativity in students. Dive into this insightful read and join the conversation on how we can better support our young innovators!

Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/preaching-creativity-missing-link-educationdesign-7skzc?trackingId=X7seD7%2BzQZWD7YvlLhgFqw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B9eDVEbSiR9S65ZFabc5Nmw%3D%3D

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