Ritchie, S., Crawford, G. M., & Clifford, R. M. (2009).
The physical environment of a school community provides more than shelter and work space. It conveys values and messages about who is welcome, what is important, and how children learn. School is a place where children, staff and families spend much of their time, where routines needs are met, relationships are developed, skills are learned, abilities are enhanced, and attitudes towards learning, society and our environment are formed.
http://fcd-us.org/sites/default/files/FINALLearningEnvironments.pdf
