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