Dr Fiona Young is an architect and researcher in the field of learning environments. With a focus on bridging design and use, she supports educators and architectural teams to develop shared understandings around pedagogy and space in the development of new educational facilities. She is a member of the Government Architects State Design Review Panel, Sydney Catholic Schools Capital Planning Committee, and Learning Environments Australasia Research Sub-Committee. She is currently co-authoring the book Integrative Briefing for Better Design and is a co-Founder of MakingSPACE, an initiative which supports educators in the development of strategies and protocols to activate collaborative environments.