Augustin, Sally. Place Advantage: Applied Psychology for Interior Architecture. First ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009. Print.

Dr. Augustin is a practicing environmental psychologist. Her textbook is an easy to understand introduction to the psychology of space design for users.

Beilock, Sian. How the Body Knows its Mind: The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment. First ed. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2015. Print.

Dr. Beilock is a professor with degrees in both kinesiology and psychology. Her study of brain science focuses on how experiences the body has influences your mind and learning. The book features numerous examples and case studies.

Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods. Second ed. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2008. Print.

Richard Louv is the 2008 recipient of the Audubon Medal and chairman of the Children & Nature Network. He writes extensively on the issue of "nature deficit" in children today and the long lasting impact it is having on their development. The book is rich in case studies and compelling arguments for getting children outdoors to improve development and learning.

Medina, John. Brain Rules. First ed. Seattle, WA: Pear Press, 2008. Print.

John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist and the director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research at Seattle Pacific University. His very readable book identifies 12 rules that impact the brain such as exercise, survival, sleep, stress and sensory integration. He offers insight into how the brain works and how you can improve brain function.

Nair, Prakash. Blueprint for Tomorrow: Redesigning Schools for Student-Centered Learning. First ed. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press, 2014. Print.

Nair is co-founder of the international, award winning architectural firm Fielding Nair International focusing on new educational design. His book introduces new ways to think about learning spaces and new space concepts. It is well illustrated to provide visual examples.

OWP/P Architects, VS Furniture, and Bruce Mau Design. The Third Teacher. First ed. New York, NY: Abrams, 2010. Print.

The book provides 79 concepts to improve educational environments. It is full of interesting quotes, statistics and data connected to education. Chapters include short essays by educational authorities. It is highly illustrated and has a contemporary graphic design.

Sousa, David A. How The Brain Learns. Fourth ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, 2011. Print.

Dr. Sousa is an international consultant and author on educational neuroscience and brain research. This easy to understand book diagrams the brain, its functional areas and how it processes information. The book provides strategies for teaching to the whole brain.

Sullivan, Margaret. High Impact School Library Spaces. First ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2015. Print.

Sullivan's book focuses on school library spaces, an area she both writes and consults on for schools. It illustrates how concepts, technology and pedagogy can be used to envision new learning environments. There is a chapter on sensory elements with examples and a final chapter on how to merchandise your new library design.

Taylor, Anne. Linking Architecture and Education: Sustainable Design of Learning Environments. First ed. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 2009. Print.

Dr. Taylor is the Regents Professor in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of New Mexico. She is the founder and director of the Institute for Environmental Education as well. Her textbook is highly illustrated with examples and case studies. It also diagrams information like architectural features and educational philosophy; and outdoor learning zones and educational concepts.