How sensory spaces support the mental health of students and teachers
June 12, 2025
Gwen Morgan and Stephen Parker tell School Construction News how sensory-enabled architecture creates a sense of calm and reduces stress
Mental health is foundational to quality of life for students and teachers. Recent studies have shown that stress and anxiety in both adults and high school students in the United States are at alarming levels. While the sources of these problems (as well as the solutions) are layered and complex, the built environment is one aspect that can be activated to aid in this crisis—and doing so doesn’t have to break the bank.
Gwen Morgan and Stephen Parker share how a multi-sensory environment stimulates or soothes the senses.
