Integrated Sustainable Design (James Crawford)
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Integrated Sustainable DesignA Paradigm Shift
James CrawfordBusiness Development Executive
Lagan Construction Group
Lagan Construction Group
A Personal Journey• First attended University of Ulster in September 1994 to study
Economics, graduated top of class with 2:1 Honours in 1997
• Returned again in September 2002 to study MSc Computing, graduated top of class with Distinction in 2005
• Accepted onto MSc Infrastructure Engineering in September 2012, so far so good…
Integrated Sustainable Design - Context
CIV805Integrated
Design
Education Needs
Energy
Civils
Sustainability
Design
Social Issues
ChallengeThe Delivery of Design & Sustainability, Integrated Together within the Context of Education
ContextInvolvement in a ‘Live’ Project Environment to RICS Stage 3 (Initial Planning Appraisal) within a Shared Education Complex
VisionContribute to Policy Debate on Shared Education using Engineering Principles.
Integrated Sustainable Design - ProcessDevelopment of a Shared Education Complex
Through Sound Processes from the University of Ulster
Teamwork
Mutual Respect
Engagement
Design Review
Reflective Log
Concept Posters
Integrated Sustainable Design - Progress
Shared Education Complex
Armagh
BelfastBallymena
Craigavon
Location of Shared Education Complex within existing Crumlin Road Gaol
/Girdwood Barracks site
North Belfast Shared Education ComplexMaking Vision a Reality
4 schools re-located into new ‘core’ buildings – Each Identity retained
Modern Shared Facilities Comprising Sports Centre Technology Centre Learning Resource Centre Science Building
Gaol refurbished into Shared Arts & Drama Zone, complete with Auditorium and Workshop space
All Shared spaces open to local community outside school hours
North Belfast Shared Education ComplexMaking Vision a Reality
Parking ? Retain façade of Courthouse and
construct multi-storey carpark
Access ? Users of the carpark access the
Education Complex through existing tunnel
Traffic ? Drop off points around perimeter
of education Complex Entire centre of Education
Complex landscaped with walkways
North Belfast Shared Education ComplexA Paradigm Shift
An education complex for use by everyone in the local community
Instil a sense of pride, youth keen to learn 16+
Alleviate education skills deprivation
Improve employment prospects
Enhance income opportunities
Relieve housing stress
Improve social environment
Not so much ‘Why’ but rather ‘Why Not’
Conclusion A concept developed by 4 Masters students at University of Ulster, Jordanstown
Additional support from our new colleague Chigbo Uchegbu from Nigeria Final report amassed 55,000 words ! Peer Design Review by industry education specialists in Architecture and
Engineering
Full support from Academic staff at UUJ
A vision I believe could turn into reality
Thank You
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