Services:Optimising the sustainable performance of classroom space (Part 2)
Cathy Stewart, Director (Higher Education) PRP Mel Starrs, Associate (Environment) PRP
A Holistic Approach
• Health Check to see what’s ailing
• Journey to enlightenment
• Know what you have
• Make informed decisions
Learning Spaces Influencers
Academic Vision
Student Expectations
Estates Strategy
Physical
Scholarly
Perception
Maximising potential learning
The Right Environment
• Fresh air / Oxygen
• Comfort
• Visual stimulation
• Distraction
Balanced Pedagogy & Space
MODE 1 : Teacher centred
MODE 2 : Student centred
MODE 3 : Informal – ‘thirdspace’
5%
15%
80%Typical
Three Spatial ModesQuestions:• What is the right balance of the three• Where should they be located?
Acknowledgement: Rubida Research
The Student Experience
Engineering Faculty University of Melbourne : architect : Woods Bagot
SuperLab London Metropolitan University architect : Pascall + Watson
Academics and technology
• Blended learning
• Mixed media technology
• Appropriate technology for specific learning
• Affordance – what is capable
• Individual experiences
On-going technical support
• Build confidence in using technology
• Training for new technology
• Understanding what technology can do for you
• Continued support after installation
• Acquiring Technical Mastery
• Ask the experts
Optimising Classroom Environment
• Comfort• Daylight• Temperature• Odour• Acoustics
Optimising Building Services
• Clumping and Spreading• Optimising facades• Orientation• BMS
Optimising Building Performance
• DEC’s• Advisory reports
• Beyond DEC’s• Intelligent carbon mitigation
• Soft Landings