Rene Berndt

Rene Berndt, Associate Principal at Mahlum Architects, with 31 years architectural experience and extensive knowledge of learning environments. Rene has presented and discussed his research about the impact of the physical environment on the process of learning at conferences and universities, both locally and internationally. Rene most recently studied how the perception of “feeling well and safe at school” differs between the learner, educator and parent and currently serves on the International CPTED Association (ICA) board of Directors. He is co-author of the 2022 ICA guidebook “CPTED in Schools – A comprehensive approach” and the new CPTED in Schools safety audit.