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No. 2010/10 | 01 Jul 2010 |
A Gender Perspective on Educational Facilities
This article explores the planning and design of educational facilities from a gender perspective, with a view to guiding future research and policy analysis. |
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No. 2011/06 | 01 Sept 2011 |
A Review of University Facilities in Turkey
As a result of the massive growth of higher education in Turkey, the most pressing priority for this sector today is to meet the new space requirements for an increasing number of students. Now a subject of public attention more than ever before, the... |
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No. 2010/11 | 01 Nov 2010 |
Alternative Education Spaces in Mexico
This article explores the architecture of a network of education centres located in underprivileged communities in Mexico. The centres provide an environment conducive to learning through spaces that are sustainable, comfortable and secure... |
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No. 2009/03 | 01 Mar 2009 |
An Australian Approach to School Design
Contemporary education design strongly emphasises stimulating, adaptable learning environments, with spaces able to support various styles of teaching and learning. Delivering successful school buildings requires a close collaborative relationship... |
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No. 2009/02 | 01 Feb 2009 |
Campania Region's Educational Quality Facilities Project
Thanks to financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2009-2013 Programme) and other Italian funding programmes, the Campania Region has begun a project to improve the quality of its school buildings, in partnership with the... |
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No. 2010/13 | 01 Nov 2010 |
Can the Physical Environment Have an Impact on the Learning Environment?
How can designers create more innovative and sustainable learning environments? This paper argues in favour of challenging best practice” generally accepted by the architectural profession by embracing a responsive design approach. Such an approach... |
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No. 2012/01 | 01 Apr 2012 |
Designing and Constructing an Exemplar Zero Carbon Primary School in the City of Exeter, United Kingdom
Montgomery Primary School is the UK's first "zero carbon" in use and "climate-change-ready" exemplar school built to the Passivhaus standard. Its design and solar generating electrical power plant enable its electricity bill to be zero each year. |
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No. 2010/04 | 01 Apr 2010 |
Developing International Campuses of Excellence in Spain
In 2009 the Secretary General of Universities (SGU) of the Spanish Ministry of Education launched a new programme to foster the modernisation and internationalisation of Spanish university campuses. This initiative focused on teaching, research and... |
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No. 2011/12 | 01 Dec 2011 |
Enhancing the Early Childhood Development System in Yakutia (Russia)
The Yakutia Republic is currently working to update its early childhood development (ECD) system. Its goal is to ensure a high quality environment for early learning and child care and to enable higher enrolment levels. |
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No. 2010/03 | 01 Apr 2010 |
European Design Types for 21st Century Schools
This article presents a critical overview of European school building design types, based on an analysis of morphologies and spatial layouts. The different design types are evaluated in function of specific didactic and social needs… |
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No. 2009/09 | 01 Nov 2009 |
Evaluating Quality in Educational Spaces
CELE’s International Pilot Project on Evaluating Quality in Educational Spaces aims to assist education authorities, schools and others to maximise the use of and investment in learning environments. This article provides an update on the pilot... |
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No. 2010/02 | 01 Apr 2010 |
Flexible and Alternative Approaches to Providing School Infrastructure in Alberta, Canada
Like many other jurisdictions, the western Canadian province of Alberta is seeking cost-effective and creative ways of providing school infrastructure that meets the needs of 21st century learning. Solutions are being found through the use of... |
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No. 2011/08 | 01 Sept 2011 |
Have all the Costs of Closing a School Been Considered?
Many schools around the world are struggling in the face of reduced funding and fluctuating enrolments. Often, the solution to this unhappy equation is quite simply to shut down facilities. But when all the costs of closing a school are considered –... |
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No. 2011/09 | 01 Dec 2011 |
High Performance School Buildings in Portugal
In 2007 the Portuguese government launched a major school modernisation programme, and has taken steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of facilities. Projects now anticipate use by the broader community, allow for possible income-generating... |
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No. 2010/12 | 01 Nov 2010 |
How Intuitive Design in Schools Can Be Achieved by Engaging with the Consumer
Through practical design projects, the Sorrell Foundation has demonstrated the advantages of involving children and young people as the main consumers of their school. It counts on good design to bring its customer to the forefront of the product;... |
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No. 2009/01 | 01 Jan 2009 |
Including Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Schools in Ireland
These guidelines offer information on space planning and design for school principals, boards of management and designers to make permanent learning facilities available for pupils with special educational needs across the 26 counties of Ireland. The... |
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No. 2011/05 | 01 Sept 2011 |
Ireland's Generic Repeat Design Schools Programme
The Irish Department of Education and Skills (DoE) is strongly committed to energy efficiency and to reducing CO2 by developing and implementing energy level ceilings in relation to school design that aim to remain below half of the accepted good... |
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No. 2011/02 | 01 Apr 2011 |
Making Visionary Design Work at Policy Level and in Practice
Good architecture responds to contemporary challenges, irrespective of fashionable trends, and is characterised by rigorous building processes. Office buildings, housing, stadiums and theatres offer outstanding examples of this principle. But do... |
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No. 2012/02 | 01 Apr 2012 |
Managing the University Campus
Managing contemporary campuses and taking decisions that will impact on those of tomorrow is a complex task for universities worldwide. It involves strategic, financial, functional and physical aspects as well as multiple stakeholders. This article... |
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No. 2009/08 | 01 Nov 2009 |
Monitoring the Quality of School Buildings in Belgium's Flemish Community
In the course of 2008, the Flemish Agency for Infrastructure in Education (AGIOn) evaluated the quality of school buildings in Flanders using a monitoring system based on international experience. The results showed that most school buildings satisfy... |
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A Gender Perspective on Educational Facilities
Sara Lång
01 Jul 2010
This article explores the planning and design of educational facilities from a gender perspective, with a view to guiding future research and policy analysis.
A Review of University Facilities in Turkey
Selcen Altınsoy
01 Sept 2011
As a result of the massive growth of higher education in Turkey, the most pressing priority for this sector today is to meet the new space requirements for an increasing number of students. Now a subject of public attention more than ever before, the...
Alternative Education Spaces in Mexico
Chloe Gray
01 Nov 2010
This article explores the architecture of a network of education centres located in underprivileged communities in Mexico. The centres provide an environment conducive to learning through spaces that are sustainable, comfortable and secure...
An Australian Approach to School Design
Leigh Robinson and Taylor Robinson
01 Mar 2009
Contemporary education design strongly emphasises stimulating, adaptable learning environments, with spaces able to support various styles of teaching and learning. Delivering successful school buildings requires a close collaborative relationship...
Campania Region's Educational Quality Facilities Project
Giorgio Ponti
01 Feb 2009
Thanks to financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2009-2013 Programme) and other Italian funding programmes, the Campania Region has begun a project to improve the quality of its school buildings, in partnership with the...
Can the Physical Environment Have an Impact on the Learning Environment?
Peter C. Lippman
01 Nov 2010
How can designers create more innovative and sustainable learning environments? This paper argues in favour of challenging best practice” generally accepted by the architectural profession by embracing a responsive design approach. Such an approach...
Designing and Constructing an Exemplar Zero Carbon Primary School in the City of Exeter, United Kingdom
Arthur Tatchell
01 Apr 2012
Montgomery Primary School is the UK's first "zero carbon" in use and "climate-change-ready" exemplar school built to the Passivhaus standard. Its design and solar generating electrical power plant enable its electricity bill to be zero each year.
Developing International Campuses of Excellence in Spain
Màrius Rubiralta and Luis Delgado
01 Apr 2010
In 2009 the Secretary General of Universities (SGU) of the Spanish Ministry of Education launched a new programme to foster the modernisation and internationalisation of Spanish university campuses. This initiative focused on teaching, research and...
Enhancing the Early Childhood Development System in Yakutia (Russia)
Jure Kotnik and Tigran Shmis
01 Dec 2011
The Yakutia Republic is currently working to update its early childhood development (ECD) system. Its goal is to ensure a high quality environment for early learning and child care and to enable higher enrolment levels.
European Design Types for 21st Century Schools
Alessandro Rigolon
01 Apr 2010
This article presents a critical overview of European school building design types, based on an analysis of morphologies and spatial layouts. The different design types are evaluated in function of specific didactic and social needs…
Evaluating Quality in Educational Spaces
Hannah von Ahlefeld
01 Nov 2009
CELE’s International Pilot Project on Evaluating Quality in Educational Spaces aims to assist education authorities, schools and others to maximise the use of and investment in learning environments. This article provides an update on the pilot...
Flexible and Alternative Approaches to Providing School Infrastructure in Alberta, Canada
Allison Matichuk
01 Apr 2010
Like many other jurisdictions, the western Canadian province of Alberta is seeking cost-effective and creative ways of providing school infrastructure that meets the needs of 21st century learning. Solutions are being found through the use of...
Have all the Costs of Closing a School Been Considered?
Michael Lytton
01 Sept 2011
Many schools around the world are struggling in the face of reduced funding and fluctuating enrolments. Often, the solution to this unhappy equation is quite simply to shut down facilities. But when all the costs of closing a school are considered –...
High Performance School Buildings in Portugal
Graça Fonseca Jorge and Marta Marques da Costa
01 Dec 2011
In 2007 the Portuguese government launched a major school modernisation programme, and has taken steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of facilities. Projects now anticipate use by the broader community, allow for possible income-generating...
How Intuitive Design in Schools Can Be Achieved by Engaging with the Consumer
Tom Doust
01 Nov 2010
Through practical design projects, the Sorrell Foundation has demonstrated the advantages of involving children and young people as the main consumers of their school. It counts on good design to bring its customer to the forefront of the product;...
Including Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Schools in Ireland
Eamonn Greville
01 Jan 2009
These guidelines offer information on space planning and design for school principals, boards of management and designers to make permanent learning facilities available for pupils with special educational needs across the 26 counties of Ireland. The...
Ireland's Generic Repeat Design Schools Programme
Tony Sheppard
01 Sept 2011
The Irish Department of Education and Skills (DoE) is strongly committed to energy efficiency and to reducing CO2 by developing and implementing energy level ceilings in relation to school design that aim to remain below half of the accepted good...
Making Visionary Design Work at Policy Level and in Practice
Frauke Burgdorff
01 Apr 2011
Good architecture responds to contemporary challenges, irrespective of fashionable trends, and is characterised by rigorous building processes. Office buildings, housing, stadiums and theatres offer outstanding examples of this principle. But do...
Managing the University Campus
Alexandra den Heijer
01 Apr 2012
Managing contemporary campuses and taking decisions that will impact on those of tomorrow is a complex task for universities worldwide. It involves strategic, financial, functional and physical aspects as well as multiple stakeholders. This article...
Monitoring the Quality of School Buildings in Belgium's Flemish Community
Geert Leemans
01 Nov 2009
In the course of 2008, the Flemish Agency for Infrastructure in Education (AGIOn) evaluated the quality of school buildings in Flanders using a monitoring system based on international experience. The results showed that most school buildings satisfy...