At the Bold Women Collective event at EDspaces, Darlene Akers sits down with architect Hila Stern, principal of HSB Architecture, for an inspiring conversation about how neuroscience can transform the way learning environments are created. Hila shares how empathetic, science-informed design can shape classrooms where students feel grounded, teachers feel supported, and entire communities flourish.
In this episode:
How the Bold Women Collective gathering at EDspaces sparked this conversation
What neuroscience reveals about how space influences emotion, focus, and connection
Why natural light, views, movement, and biophilic design elevate learning
The impact of flexible, choice-driven environments for neurodiverse and neurotypical students
Real stories of schools uplifted through intentional, research-backed design by HSB Architecture & Design
Recorded at EDspaces
