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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
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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 Scholarly Physical Perception
The Right Environment • Fresh air / Oxygen • Comfort • Visual stimulation • Distraction
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
The Student Experience SuperLab London Metropolitan University architect : Pascall + Watson Engineering Faculty University of Melbourne : architect : Woods Bagot
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