Provides 16 alternative design plans; landscape, furniture and equipment costs for small school classrooms; a design for a multipurpose center. Provides links to ICT Packages for each template.

Provides 3 alternative design plans for science centers and 2 for language centers. Provides links to ICT Packages for each template.

Explores the links between building design and teaching practice, and how the use of innovative spaces in schools should enable teachers to teach differently - in particular in using ICT, team teaching approaches and student centred teaching

Literature review commissioned by the Department to identify the current state of research into the connections between learning spaces in schools and student learning outcomes

Provides guidance to principals and teachers on how to maximise the educational benefits of using flexible learning spaces in new school buildings

Addresses the types of classroom architectural and interior considerations believed necessary in order to create a more amenable environment for classroom computers. Considerations include structural modifications, prevention of wet areas, wall painting, floor covering to avoid static electrical shock, noise abatement and acoustics, indoor climate control and general cleanliness to avoid too much dust accumulation. Case studies are provided discussing the challenges and concerns.

Presents a selection of contemporary school buildings in Perth in the state of Western Australia to illustrate exemplary designs. Highlights the importance of ensuring the project is thoroughly understood during the critical briefing and design phases

Presents the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program, which has funding of $16.2 billion over four years to provide new facilities and refurbishments in Australian schools. The Guidelines sets out arrangements for the administration and delivery of BER.

Presents Flemish Authorities' legislations regarding school construction and the DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, and Maintain) programme, whereby Flemish authorities wish to address the delays in the construction and renovation of school buildings by charging a company for design, construction, funding and maintenance.