Settings for Learning: Taxonomy of Spaces

Settings for Learning: Identifying New Approaches
Publication outlining new approaches for Settings for Learning

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.

Student Awards 2020: Our Winners look to the Future
Reflecting on architecture in 2020, the Student Award winners look forward to building back better.

Student Awards 2020: A look at this year’s winners
Studying architecture in 2020 has been challenging. We spoke to the student awards winners to hear about their designs and studying under lockdown.

SERVICE: Tests of Change – repurposing learning spaces
The Tests of Change project aims to create excellent teaching and learning environments using Space Hacks and testing solutions in a learning space.

SERVICE: Design Advice for Schools
A&DS offers a design support to education authorities offering an external view, peer support, facilitation and learning networks.

Blog: Be radical – ask young people what they think – Jack Dudgeon, MSYP.
Jack Dudgeon MSYP for Eastwood and Vice Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, asks designers to be radical when they create learning spaces.