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Optimising Sustainable Classroom Spaces: A Holistic Approach for Maximising Learning Potential

Explore how to optimise classroom spaces for sustainable performance and enhanced learning experiences. Discover the key influencers, the importance of the right environment, and strategies to maximise potential learning through a balanced pedagogy and spatial modes.

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Optimising Sustainable Classroom Spaces: A Holistic Approach for Maximising Learning Potential

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  1. Optimising the sustainable performance of classroom space (Part 2) Cathy Stewart, Director (Higher Education) PRP Mel Starrs, Associate (Environment) PRP

  2. A Holistic Approach • Health Check to see what’s ailing • Journey to enlightenment • Know what you have • Make informed decisions

  3. Learning Spaces Influencers Scholarly Physical Perception

  4. Maximising potential learning

  5. The Right Environment • Fresh air / Oxygen • Comfort • Visual stimulation • Distraction

  6. Three Spatial Modes • Questions: • • What is the right balance of the three • Where should they be located? Typical 80% 15% 5% • Balanced Pedagogy & Space MODE 1 : Teacher centred MODE 2 : Student centred MODE 3 : Informal – ‘thirdspace’ Acknowledgement: Rubida Research

  7. The Student Experience SuperLab London Metropolitan University architect : Pascall + Watson Engineering Faculty University of Melbourne : architect : Woods Bagot

  8. Academics and technology • Blended learning • Mixed media technology • Appropriate technology for specific learning • Affordance – what is capable • Individual experiences

  9. 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

  10. Optimising Classroom Environment • Comfort • Daylight • Temperature • Odour • Acoustics

  11. Optimising Building Services • Clumping and Spreading • Optimising facades • Orientation • BMS

  12. Optimising Building Performance • DEC’s • Advisory reports • Beyond DEC’s • Intelligent carbon mitigation • Soft Landings

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