Learning Places Scotland Conference | Exhibition | Awards’ Post

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 paper was accepted!!! I'm over the moon to share that our paper titled " Contextualised Strategies and Interventions for Ageing in Place in Low Population Density Areas," has been accepted for publication in the prestigious Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research! Farzad Pour Rahimian Mina Najafi Phillippa Carnemolla Sergio R. 🔍 Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research is a leading international journal known for its high impact in the field of architecture and built environment studies. Archnet-IJAR publishes innovative and influential research, making a substantial contribution to advancing knowledge and practice in Architectural and Design Research as well as Cities and Urban Research. 📄 Our paper explores strategies that people use to age in place (including new builds, and minor and major adaptations), focusing on LPDAs as part of a systematic product development process guided by the Design Council’s #DoubleDiamond Design Framework. It specifically describes part of our research during the #Discovery phase. The results provide contextualised BE interventions applicable to creating age-friendly communities, focusing on house design and service delivery from a product design approach. Most of the research available and policies to support ageing in place focus on urban settings, and with this paper aimed to better understand this phenomenon within rural communities and settings. I believe it will have a meaningful impact on practical application, extending beyond the residential built environment to include assistive technology products and inclusive design. I consider myself privileged to be able to continue applying this research in my current work at Norscot via #OSC #MMC. 🙌 Acknowledgements: A huge thank you to the editor Professor Ashraf M. Salama and reviewers for their insightful feedback and dedication. We also extend our gratitude to Innovate UK for making this research possible as part of our KTP project with Teesside University. Special thanks to Jason Fraser Callum Grant for their support. Please reach out if you want to know more! #Research #AcademicPublishing #AgeingInPlace #HumanCentredDesign #Innovation #KnowledgeTransfer #KTP

📢✨ We are thrilled to announce the publication of our first book together: "Science, Technology, and Innovation for the Environment" ✨📢 This project was made possible thanks to the collaborative work with my talented doctoral students, Francisco and Ramiro, and my esteemed colleague and friend, Carlos. In this book, we explore innovative approaches to tackle today’s environmental challenges and contribute to sustainable development. 🔍 We hope this publication inspires and provides valuable tools for those striving to make a positive impact on the environment. Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey! Urban Childhood Environments and the Right to the City as a Pillar of Sustainability is a work that examines how cities can be transformed to meet children’s needs while fostering sustainable and inclusive environments. The book explores the concept of the "right to the city" and its impact on children’s quality of life, addressing the importance of designing urban spaces that promote well-being, safety, holistic development, and access to opportunities. Through an analysis of urban policies, architectural design, and sustainable planning, it studies models and cases that integrate green spaces, safe play areas, accessibility, and other essentials for children's growth in urban environments. The book also highlights how these approaches not only benefit children but also foster urban development that positively impacts the whole community and enhances the city’s sustainability. #NewBook #Environment #SustainableInnovation #TeamWork #UPV

At Hickton Quality Control, we’ve provided Clerks of Works services on a range of notable education developments, helping to deliver high-quality facilities for learning and innovation. Here are a few highlights:    📍 Mountjoy Teaching and Learning Centre, Durham University  This award-winning centre, located near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, combines innovative design with functionality. Highlights include a dynamic roof profile, a central courtyard hub, state-of-the-art lecture theatres, and versatile teaching spaces that foster collaboration and creativity.    📍 Student Life Building, Teesside University  We provided Building Clerks of Works services for this £12.5m project, creating a vibrant hub that centralises student services. The building houses collaborative learning spaces, well-being services, and the innovative CreatorLab, where staff and students shape the future of education.    📍 National Horizons Centre, Teesside University  This £22.3m flagship bioscience research facility offers cutting-edge laboratories and office spaces. A BREEAM Excellent-rated building, it’s a catalyst for growth in the UK’s bioscience sector, bridging education and industry.    Find out more about our education projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_7fCTEK    #EducationSector #BuildingQuality #ClerksofWorks #HicktonQuailityControl  

ARCHITEKTUR MACHT SCHULE! Our September/October newsletter focuses on how school buildings are always a reflection of societal development. We need spaces that promote social skills, encourage independence, and help children and young people find orientation in a rapidly changing world. In short, educational institutions today see themselves as "spaces for teams". A well-structured spatial framework where individuals collaborate in various configurations, along with areas for retreat to foster individual concentration or relaxation. These educational buildings and their outdoor spaces are places of encounter where children and young people can grow together, develop a sense of community, unleash creativity, and practice democracy. Some of our new school buildings illustrate what this can look like in practice. Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/de-Sahad Image: Kurt Hoerbst, Rudolf Steiner Schule, Vienna #dietrichuntertrifaller #dtflr #architecture #architektur #europeanarchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #nachhaltigkeit #sustainability #nachhaltigearchitektur #educationalarchitecture #bildungsarchitektur #education #bildung #school #schule #futuregeneration #sustainablefuture #nachhaltigezukunft #publicarchitecture #öffentlichearchitektur

As Igne, we are hitting the road again... We'll be London bound next week for UK Construction Week https://lnkd.in/e9nsP8Bp Read all about it, read all about it ⬇ And follow our main page to stay BANG up to date! #UKConstructionWeek #IgneInsight #ConcreteShow #SiteInvestigation #UXO #GeoThermal #WaterSupply #ConstructionMaterialsTesting #GeoEnvironmental

As Igne, we are hitting the road again... We'll be London bound next week for UK Construction Week https://lnkd.in/e9nsP8Bp Read all about it, read all about it ⬇ And follow our main page to stay BANG up to date! #UKConstructionWeek #IgneInsight #ConcreteShow #SiteInvestigation #UXO #GeoThermal #WaterSupply #ConstructionMaterialsTesting #GeoEnvironmental

As Igne, we are hitting the road again... We'll be London bound next week for UK Construction Week https://lnkd.in/e9nsP8Bp Read all about it, read all about it ⬇ And follow our main page to stay BANG up to date! #UKConstructionWeek #IgneInsight #ConcreteShow #SiteInvestigation #UXO #GeoThermal #WaterSupply #ConstructionMaterialsTesting #GeoEnvironmental

📚 Revolutionizing Education with Modular Construction! Education is the cornerstone of progress, and the spaces where learning happens play a vital role in shaping the experience. At Pristiq Build, we believe in reimagining these spaces with modular schools—flexible, sustainable, and built to inspire. 🔹 Why Modular Schools? Speed: Construction in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Sustainability: Built with eco-friendly materials like light gauge steel, reducing waste and carbon footprint. Flexibility: Easily adaptable layouts to meet evolving educational needs. 🔹 The Power of Light Gauge Steel: This innovative material offers unmatched durability, safety, and design freedom—ideal for creating robust, earthquake-resistant structures that ensure long-term value. 🔹 Future-Focused Design: Modular schools empower communities by delivering high-quality learning environments quickly and efficiently. Imagine classrooms filled with natural light, energy-efficient systems, and a setup designed to expand as student populations grow. Let’s build the classrooms of tomorrow, today. 🌟 💡 Join the Modular Education Revolution with Pristiq Build! Together, we can create spaces where students thrive and communities grow. #ModularConstruction #SustainableBuilding #LightGaugeSteel #EducationRevolution #PristiqBuild

Through the design of functional green areas, the aim is to create a more fluid connectivity between the different spaces of the campus, which are sometimes fragmented and divided by public roads. Green therefore acts as both a visual and spatial connector. The graphic icon system was developed with the aim of communicating the functional green areas in the clearest and most immediate way possible, aiming to make them recognizable and understandable for future users of the campus. #amaart #bfeducational #innovation #green #visualidentity #formazione #ricerca #grafic #innovazione #campus #landscape #sostenibile #design #wayfinding #signage #greenery #designproposal #beautifularchitecture #sustainable #sustainablearchitecture #sustainablesolutions #futureproof #innovation #architecturetender #urbandevelopment #urbancore #naturalwayfinding