COVID-19 has reinforced the need for educational settings to have ample space for distancing, as well as features that promote and allow frequent hand sanitizing. The following features are included in the designs currently under consideration.

• Hand washing stations near or in the gyms, cafeterias, playgrounds, entrances and exits.
• Wet labs with sinks in all classroom “pods” so that staff and students don’t have to go to a restroom to wash their hands.
• Larger classrooms that are more conducive to social distancing, as well as today’s teaching and learning best practices.
• Outdoor learning spaces.
• Touchless (hands-free) sensors on all faucets and toilets.
• Advanced air filtration systems which bring in more fresh air while also treating and filtering recycled air.