Andrew Duffin: McCrindle Education Future Forum

Andrew Duffin, Chairman and Director of Design at NBRS, spoke last week on Friday 16^th November at the McCrindle Education Future Forum. The Forum examined the future of the education sector in Australia.

Andrew’s presentation “How Schools Can Create More Effective Learning Outcomes” analysed how the built environment can create impact and influence the effectiveness of learning outcomes. His core idea that design is supported by four pillars; the idea, cultural heritage, inspiration & efficiency and the site & program created a framework through which he analysed designing for learning spaces. He discussed the role of modular design in creating smart design with financial integrity. Looking at NBRS projects such as Duffy Primary School and St George Christian School Infants Campus as precedents showing time efficient, innovative design outcomes.