ALTC Project · 2009–2011 · Archive
Spaces for Knowledge Generation — a framework for designing learning spaces, still useful, still free.
Spaces for Knowledge Generation developed seven principles and four design prototypes for flexible, student-centred university learning environments. The website disappeared; the ideas didn't.
The Seven Principles (CAFÉ BAR)
One mnemonic for everything a good learning space needs. Click any letter for the definition.
About
A 2009–2011 ALTC project
Led by La Trobe with Charles Sturt, Apple and Kneeler Design Architects. Funded by the Australian Learning & Teaching Council.
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Toolkit
Six steps for future-proofed spaces
A practical guide for staff planning a new or refurbished learning space. Works alongside the Seven Principles.
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Prototypes
Four space models
Active & collaborative · outdoor · eddy · private. Developed with Kneeler Design Architects as animated collages.
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