Prototype of Sustainable STEM Learning Environment

Sustainable STEM Learning Environment

Auditorium/Lecture Hall Passive Cooling, Natural Materials - Insulation, Acoustic Panels Laboratory Ductless Fume Hoods, low v.o.c. tabletops, tile floor, wifi projection, Smart Board Greenhouse/BiodomeCentral Gathering Space Natural Ventilation (Passive Heating), Plants remove excess CO2, provide oxygen Flexible Classroom Spaces Natural Materials - Insulation, Acoustic Tiles, low v.o.c. carpet, wifi projection, Smart Board, Natural Light/Ventilation, movable furniture

Informative Display screens attached to lecture hall - highlight student work, upcoming events, news, etc.

Wide Circulation Spaces - impromptu meetings Flexible Partitions allow for multiple forms of learning spaces, from more private to public collaboration

Figure 96: Rendering of Prototype, Drawn by Author, Open Atelier Architects

Student Study Lounge Student work-in-progress on display Natural Materials - Insulation, Acoustic Tiles, low v.o.c. carpet, wifi, Smart Board, movable furniture Faculty Office Natural Materials, low v.o.c. carpet, Passive cooling Faculty/Student Breakout Space Natural Materials (recycled wood), movable furniture, recycled glass partitions double as white boards Student Study Lounge Student work-in-progress on display Natural Materials - Insulation, Acoustic Tiles, low v.o.c. carpet, wifi, Smart Board, movable furniture