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The Center for Autism is designed for students of all ages spanning a wide spectrum of Autism. In our research we found that every individual with Autism is unique and reacts to sensory stimuli differently. We also found that students with autism may have a hard time associating and adapting to their surroundings. We asked ourselves how can we design around this knowledge? We did this by researching biophilia. Within our research we decided to create spaces around the different biomes of the world. This will help students feel calm and want to learn. It will also help them associate the rooms and activities to each biome, making scheduling easier to understand. We chose the biomes based on the overall feelings and stimuli that they evoke. We wanted to ensure we were categorizing the biomes to fit the rooms for their intended use.
WHO


Emily Sullivan
Katelyn Schlotter
WHAT
Autism Center
WHERE
Stow, OH
WHEN
Fall 2021




