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140 BUILD / June 2017 , The Association for Learning Environments a professional, non-profit associationwhose main goal is to improve the surroundings where children learn. Supporter of Excellence in Student Learning Environments Established in 1921, as the National Council on Schoolhouse Construction, The Association for Learning Environments soon became the Council of Education Facility Planners International (CEFPI) in 1971. October 24, 2015, the directors of what was formerly known as the Council of Education Facility Planners International (CEFPI) unveiled the organization’s new name, The Association for Learning Environments at the LearningSCAPES 2015 conference in San Diego. Primary advocate and resource for effective educational facilities are the associations key mission. The dedicated workforce at The Association for Learning Environments work to serve those who equip, plan, design, construct, maintain and operate educational facilities. The core vision for The Association for Learning Environment is the supporter for excellence in student learning locations. With close to 4500 members, the organization has embraced more professions and disciplines than they have ever done in previous years. As for what the future holds for The Association for Learning Environment, with the recent new branding, the team are looking forward to growing their community of passionate professionals who are committed to creating and providing a better learning space everywhere. Contact: Barbara C. Worth Email: [email protected] Company: Association for Learning Environments Address: 11445 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, USA Telephone: 001 480 285 9002 Web Address: www.a4le.org 1704BU03