![A student gathering space with floor-to-ceiling windows, white Caper Stacking Chairs, and yellow Swoop Lounge Chairs. A student gathering space with floor-to-ceiling windows, white Caper Stacking Chairs, and yellow Swoop Lounge Chairs.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/solutions/education/applications/common_spaces/mh_sol_edu_app_cms.jpg.rendition.480.360.jpg)
Social
Informal learning spaces serve as the social hub of activity for students and faculty throughout campuses. Most often these spaces are created in conjunction with cafes and lounges.
![Seven male college students interact between classes, some sitting in red Eames Molded Fiberglass Chairs. Seven male college students interact between classes, some sitting in red Eames Molded Fiberglass Chairs.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/solutions/education/applications/common_spaces/uw_sol_edu_app_cms_01.jpg.rendition.480.360.jpg)
Sustainable
Because of the evolving nature of the informal learning space, incorporating elements of sustainable design creates an environment that is productive, creative, and innovative.
![Hands flip the pages of a book that rests on a table served by a black Eames Molded Plastic Chair. Hands flip the pages of a book that rests on a table served by a black Eames Molded Plastic Chair.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/solutions/education/applications/common_spaces/uw_sol_edu_app_cms_02.jpg.rendition.480.360.jpg)