As higher education continues to evolve, the effective integration of environmental design and ideological and political work has become a key issue for enhancing educational outcomes. This paper delves into the theoretical foundations, current status, and applications of environmental design in conjunction with ideological and political work, proposing innovative models and strategies. First, the article analyzes the core theories of environmental design, including environmental psychology, spatial cognition, and environmental behavior theory, and explores their intersection with ideological and political education theory, educational psychology, and socio-cultural theory. Second, the paper evaluates the current state of environmental design in universities, identifying the effectiveness and challenges, such as insufficient alignment with objectives, technical and financial limitations, and imperfect evaluation mechanisms. Lastly, the article introduces innovative models like thematic design, functional zoning, and immersive experience design, suggesting interdisciplinary integration, intelligent design, and community feedback mechanisms as strategies for innovation. Practical guidance and policy recommendations are provided to promote the deeper application of environmental design in ideological and political education.
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