Jim MacDonald reflects on two days of the Learning Places Scotland conference.
Studies in Shared Learning Spaces – Case studies
A&DS has published a set of case studies on six schools that have applied ‘Tests of Change’ principles in redeveloping their learning spaces.
Designing a Lower Carbon Scotland
Claire Herbst and Magdalena Trifonova, Keep Scotland Beautiful, write about the need for greater Carbon Literacy within organisations.
Three New Further Education Case Studies
From our latest research into learning spaces, we present good practice on designing for STEM, social learning and in-between spaces.
Case Study: STEM Spaces in Further Education
Exemplars took a blended approach to design, connecting STEM spaces to the rest of campus. We look at the importance of innovation from institutions.
Case Study: Social Learning Spaces in Further Education
Places that encourage learning through collaboration are important for developing and applying classroom learning. We look at these spaces.
Case Study: In-Between Spaces in Further Education
Some spaces create valuable exchanges and connections for educational buildings but defy convention. In-betwen spaces are key to a sense of community.
Event Report: Learning Estate Investment Programme
In December 2020, with Scottish Futures Trust, we hosted an event on the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) Phase 1 projects.
Case Study: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries
Developed around the ‘garden hospital concept’, the 344-bed Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary uses the natural environment for patient wellbeing
Case Study: Woodland View Hospital, Irvine
Designed to create a therapeutic environment, Woodland View’s non-institutional design provides mental health services in a mature woodland setting.