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Diarmaid Lawlor gave us his reflections on today’s event: For him, “Three things came out: 1. To make more of what we have, we need structures and frameworks to be intentional. 2. If we analyse how we’re actually behaving in spaces and link that with insights and challenges, we can actually make a lot more of what we have and create an opportunity. 3. The real power of reflection and research on what we’ve already done. There’s been a huge power of investment across Scotland in very different ways but to go back in and understand the student experience, the teacher experience, the designer experience, and then not just capture it but reflect on it, review it, get underneath it - ask the questions so we can improve the briefing and the performance. It’s really important to come together, to challenge together and I think today did all of those so really looking forward to the event in November.” Register your interest for the Learning Places Scotland Conference, Exhibition and Awards at www.learningplaces.scot The Learning Places Scotland One-Day Conference took place today at the EICC, in collaboration with The Scottish Government. The theme for the Learning Places Scotland One-Day Conference 2024 was: “Maximising Opportunities across the Learning Estate". This year’s one-day conference began to explore this topic, which will be showcased further at the Learning Places Scotland Conference 2024 in Glasgow on 19-20 November. It is a forum to share your views on how we can create inspiring spaces and places that maximise these opportunities for all. Find out more on our website: www.learningplaces.scot Sponsor partners: Kier Group | HLM Architects #LearningPlacesScotland #education #construction #architect #stepconnect2 #schools #colleges #universities #networking #events #network #educationevents #architecture #design #learning #learningestate #teacher #consultant #OneDayConference #conference2024 #EICC

The Call for Presentations for the annual gathering for the education sector in Wales are now OPEN! Education Buildings Wales is the only event of its kind dedicated to educational buildings in Wales. The conference programme will focus on key themes such as: ✏️Sustainability ✏️Achieving Net Zero ✏️Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Provision ✏️Health & Wellbeing ✏️Designing Inspiring Learning Spaces And more... Submissions are invited to align with these themes and should incorporate theoretical insights, best practice case studies, and inspirational, thought-provoking analysis from leading experts in the field. The deadline for submission is Friday 28 February 2025 Submit your Presentation: https://lnkd.in/etyRkGXn Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAaX8bgz #education #welshgovernment #register #speakers #conference #awards #educationbuildings #educationbuildingswales #wales #architect #contractor #ebw #learningspaces #educationprojects #education #construction #conference #sponsorship #networking

Our Policy Lead, Stephen Caulfield, was in Glasgow yesterday for #LearningPlacesScotland 2024. This conference and exhibition brings together learners, educators, designers, consultants, and manufacturers for discussion and collaboration on how we deliver high-quality learning spaces for all.   Though there is much work still to be done, we are encouraged by the growing recognition of the role that school and college estate design has on the experiences of people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) - and how trends towards expansive, open-plan (and noisy) spaces is negatively impacting the experiences of people with differences in sensory profile and social communication.

Our Transforming Homes consortium gathered at the University of Exeter to share progress of our #GreenTransitionEcosystem project. It has now been one year since we launched our ambitious research focussing on the transformation of 1920s-1940s council-built housing in the UK to meet the needs of present and future generations. The two-day event featured a variety of engaging activities, including: 🔹 A presentation from Abigail Fisher, Investment Manager for the Design, Commercialisation and Innovation team at Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), who shared valuable perspectives on AHRC's initiatives aimed at advancing high-quality research in the Arts and Humanities and how these efforts relate to our #GTE initiative. 🔹 Updates from our #interdisciplinary consortium, showcasing progress on various fronts. This included #designresearch cataloguing innovative solutions for interwar houses, updates on our demonstration homes in Bristol and Swansea, and strategies for stakeholder #engagement that integrate diverse expertise into #inclusive and feasible long-term solutions. 🔹 Workshops aimed at identifying potential outputs and target audiences, with feedback from industry partners Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, Mikhail Riches, WeCanMake, and Knowle West Media Centre. This sparked fruitful discussions on the project's unique aspects and the potential to transfer solutions derived from our research. As we enter the second year of this dynamic project, we look forward to continuing our #research and #codesigning innovative #housing solutions to transform the UK’s existing building stock. UK Research and Innovation Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) the Design Museum GW4 Alliance #AHRC #FutureObservatory #GTE #UKHousing #ResearchandInnovation #codesign Pete Walker Michael Lewis Andy Shea Emma Taylor Christina Demski Louise King Jo Patterson Veronica Albarran Carrillo Catherine Butler Gabriella Giannachi Eleni Toumpanaki Dominika Malkowska Melissa Mean Richard Broad Gary Newman Richard Hawkins Sanjukta Jitendhar

Thank you to all of those who attended our Learning Places Scotland One-Day Conference yesterday. Diarmaid Lawlor gave us his reflections on the event: For him, “Three things came out: 1. To make more of what we have, we need structures and frameworks to be intentional. 2. If we analyse how we’re actually behaving in spaces and link that with insights and challenges, we can actually make a lot more of what we have and create an opportunity. 3. The real power of reflection and research on what we’ve already done. There’s been a huge power of investment across Scotland in very different ways but to go back in and understand the student experience, the teacher experience, the designer experience, and then not just capture it but reflect on it, review it, get underneath it - ask the questions so we can improve the briefing and the performance. It’s really important to come together, to challenge together and I think today did all of those so really looking forward to the event in November.” The conversation continues at Learning Places Scotland in Glasgow on 19 -20 November 2024. Register your interest for the Learning Places Scotland Conference, Exhibition and Awards at www.learningplaces.scot The Learning Places Scotland One-Day Conference took place today at the EICC, in collaboration with The Scottish Government. The theme for the Learning Places Scotland One-Day Conference 2024 was: “Maximising Opportunities across the Learning Estate". This year’s one-day conference began to explore this topic, which will be showcased further at the Learning Places Scotland Conference 2024 in Glasgow on 19-20 November. It is a forum to share your views on how we can create inspiring spaces and places that maximise these opportunities for all. Find out more on our website: www.learningplaces.scot Sponsor partners: Kier Group | HLM Architects #LearningPlacesScotland #education #construction #architect #stepconnect2 #schools #colleges #universities #networking #events #network #educationevents #architecture #design #learning #learningestate #teacher #consultant #OneDayConference #conference2024 #EICC

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New construction offers colleges, universities, and institutions numerous benefits that can enhance their functionality, attractiveness, and educational environment. Five key advantages of building new campus spaces include: 🌿 1. Increased Sustainability: New buildings can be designed with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, reducing environmental impact and operational costs. 🥇 2. Attracting Top Talent: Modern facilities appeal to prospective students, faculty, and researchers, enhancing the institution’s ability to attract top talent. 🏫 3. Enhanced Learning Environments: Purpose-built spaces equipped with advanced technologies create more effective and engaging educational experiences. 📈 4. Expanded Capacity: Additional buildings provide the necessary space to accommodate a growing student population and new programs. 🤝 5. Community Collaboration: Thoughtfully designed common areas and flexible spaces foster interaction and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, construction projects can have a positive economic impact on the local community, creating jobs and stimulating economic activity. #newconstruction #highereducation #construction #building #sustainability #learning #collaboration #college #campuslife #collegecampus #talisenconstruction #talisen

Five North East universities are part of an educational consortium opening a £200m framework for refurb works. Full story: https://lnkd.in/ei5ap-8a

Schools (K-12) are arguably the most important building type we create. They represent not only institutions for learning, but they help to define the communities they serve. It's important to build them right. If you're in the Portland, Oregon area, this in-person learning opportunity is not to be missed. #SchoolConstruction #ResilientDesign #Schools

Mark your calendars!! Karen, Adam and the RAD team will be exhibiting at Education Estates 2024 on 15th & 16th October at Manchester Central. You can visit our stand (414) and hear about how we’re integrating sustainability, technology and flexible spaces to meet the needs of 21st century students. We’ll give you examples of how we’ve helped schools create learning environments that are innovative, adaptable, and built for the future. Plus, you can hear from our Managing Director, Karen Sanderson, who will be speaking at this year’s conference on the critical topic of sustainable classroom design. As schools and educational institutions face increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals, our approach puts the environment at the heart of creating inspiring, functional, and future-proof classrooms. Karen will explain why going green in classroom design doesn’t limit design, it enhances it! It improves student well-being, boosts academic performance, and reduces operational costs for schools, making it better for the earth, better for students, better for budgets…and definitely better for design. See you there!! #RAD #EducationEstates #ClassroomDesign #SustainabilityinDesign #Sustainablefurniture