This thesis explores the solutions for effective learning through Learning Environment Design. This thesis has been done as a part of the Research Project In-Learn – (Innovative Learning Infrastructure and ecosystem) Coordinated by University Properties of Finland (SYK oy) & University of Turku, Finland. The primary aim of the project is to develop a Campus for a Primary & Secondary School in the city of Pune, India. The school would be approximately for 1000 students.
This thesis would be mainly focusing on the Physical and Social aspect of the Learning environment and how do they co-relate to each other. The further plan of the author is to digitalize the same and how technology can be incorporated within it so as to achieve the maximum efficiency. This thesis will also explore the possibilities to create a flexible learning environment which could be adjusted as per the needs of the user supporting the Learning Pedagogy. Co-creation is one of the major aspect which could influence the design of learning environment in various ways. Involving the user in the design process makes the design more efficient
In the First place, the author would be discussing how he got involved in this project and developed interest in the Learning environment. Then he would be discussing the roles of different stakeholders in this project & the visit by Finnish delegation to India. The thesis would also describe the role of the author to act as a mediator between the Finnish & Indian counterpart.
Further, this thesis would elaborate about the city of Pune & a basic urban analysis of the same. It would further describe the site & vicinity. Based on the analysis there will be a proposal for the Site.
In the next chapters, this thesis would elaborate on the spatial concept of the proposed school and the outdoor learning environment. Based on the surrounding environment, it will explore the solutions to develop the school as a center of community and how the social & physical environment could co-relate with each other.
Further, the study would elaborate the basic component of the school that is a Classroom. The arrangement of the classroom and a brief about pedagogy. The aim is to explore the possibilities to develop a small school environment in a large school thereby providing flexibility in the functioning of the school. The classroom would be the Private zone and then the study would further explore the semi-public building which includes the ancillary activities of the school such as Auditorium, Music room, Arts room, Dining, etc. which could be used by the surrounding community in the evening.
This thesis would also describe the Outdoor Learning Yard including Science Yard, Arts Yard, Play Yard, Flower/Vegetables Yard, etc. which would also be a semi public area catering the school & the community. Finally, this thesis would propose the relevant solution for the campus development of the school in Pune and a brief about how the author would further continue with this project, hoping it becomes reality in the near future
