Future Proofing Schools: Using Smart Green Integrated Design Approaches To Prefabricated Learning Environments
Chief Investigators: Ms Clare Newton, Professor Tom Kvan, Dr Dominique Hes, Dr Kenn Fisher, Dr Margaret Grose, Dr Sue Wilks
Funded by: ARC Linkage Project grant 2009–2012
Partner Organizations: Dept of Education & Early Childhood Development (Vic), Dept of Education & Training (WA), NSW Dept of Education & Training, Council of Education Facility Planners Intl (Vic), Rubida Research, Hayball Architects, Mary Featherston Design, Victorian Gvt Architect, Dept of Employment, Education & Training (NT), Dept of Education, Training & the Arts (QLD), Catholic Education Office Melbourne
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.