Green Gown Awards 2021: Campus of the Future - Dumfries and Galloway College - Winner

Reimaging the learning environment

Creating a campus building that provides innovative facilities, digital accessibility, flexible access… and all without increasing our carbon footprint. That truly shows the way the campus of the future will operate.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway College we have created a new research and innovation centre which showcases a modern learning environment. Our Centre consist of a dedicated care hub which consist of a realistic flat mirroring a modern home care environment. Users can learn life-like skills using the most modern technology. Our Digital Hub allows for link up across the South of Scotland using enhanced virtual classroom technology, allowing our students to participate in live courses with partner institutions.

The Green Energy Centre is designed to help lead the way in providing the green skills essential for the post-COVID green recovery. This centre uses renewable technologies for practical power and heating as well as for use as live teaching aids for budding engineers.

Top 3 learnings:

• Flexible, adaptable and accessibility are key to the future of campus buildings.
• Innovation in the teaching space encourages inspiration.
• Engaging all users helps find the right building and space design.

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