Future Proofing Schools: using smart green integrated design approaches to prefabricated learning environments

Grant number: LP0991146 | Funding period: 2010 - 2014

Completed

Abstract

This project draws on multi-disciplinary approaches to set the groundwork of major transformations of prefabricated classrooms, with the use of advanced materials, smart information systems embedded in the classrooms, better placement on sites, and use of more efficient construction techniques, allowing a transformation of this Australian industry. Our research will promote an innovation culture and economy within the school and for future generations, and will have flow-on effects into promoting a healthy start to life in which smart, green, and educational imperatives are aligned. This will assist in strengthening Australia's social and economic fabric.

Related publications (6)

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Sustainability vs. pedagogy: synergies and tensions to be resolved in the design of learning environments

B Cleveland, P Soccio, D Hes

2015-01-01

Learning environments in schools are purpose-built spaces. They are designed to be places of learning and are inclusive of the bui..

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Competing in Architecture: The Complexity Dilemma

C Newton, S Backhouse

2012-01-01

Architectural competitions are accepted internationally as a way to choose an architect or an architectural design or develop idea..

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Future Proofing Schools: The Phase 2 Research: Competition

C Newton, S Backhouse, K Fisher, L Gan, M Grose, D Hes, P Howard, T Kvan, J Monie, S Wilks

2012-01-01

The Future Proofing Schools Research Team has been delighted with the response to the Design Ideas Competition. We congratulate th..

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Future Proofing Schools The Phase 3 Research Reflections

C Newton, Richard Leonard, S Backhouse, S Wilks, J Monie, L Gan, T Kvan, P Soccio, D Hes, Mary Featherston, M Grose, K Fisher

2012-01-01

Now we are in the final year of our three year research project Future Proofing Schools, it is timely to reflect on our research j..

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Redefining the Relocatable: Multidisciplinary design for a wicked problem

C Newton, S Backhouse

2012-01-01

This paper centres on a three-year Australian Research Project that has sought to redefine an important component of Australia’s e..

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Future Proofing Schools The Phase 1 Research Compilation

C Newton, S Backhouse, K Fisher, L Gan, M Grose, D Hes, P Howard, T Kvan, J Monie, S Wilks

2011-01-01

Future Proofing Schools is an Australian Research Council funded research project that is working with six education departments a..