If it is not considered initially, it will have to be considered at a later, more costly date. Do it right the first time. Color schemes that correlate with lighting levels also can make a big difference, especially when combined with comfort and flexibility. As corners or spaces that currently support reading areas might well become computer sites or telecommunications corners within a few years, coordinated color choices become important, too. Grays, blues, and similar hues help reduce and absorb glare.
Natural colors lend themselves best to video transmission.
Carpet and upholstered furniture help to control sound relay and transmission. Reconfiguring transitional spaces should not require installation work. If the basic space arrangement can't be changed over a long weekend, it is not well planned. It's true that every penny saved in footage and space is one more penny that can be applied toward internal systems such as air quality, acoustics, and computer networks. But don't assume that the movement of more and more material from bookshelves to online databases means a school needs less space for its media center.