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Royal Roads University
Project: Construction of Innovative Learning Commons within the Learning and Innovation Centre
Status of Project: Substantially completed
Project Description
This project involves constructing a 1,837 square metre Innovative Learning Commons on the second floor of the Learning and Innovation Centre. The Innovative Learning Commons is a social science laboratory that supports research, technology development, learning and professional development using sophisticated media-rich communication technologies and tools. The new commons includes 45 computer stations, a media laboratory equipped with a production studio with a control and sound booth, a computer lab and classroom, a group multimedia breakout room and administration offices. The new, state-of-the-art building is designed to meet a minimum gold standard in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria.
Primary Areas of Benefit
- Develops incubation facilities for industry and research: The new centre provides space for the Digital Innovation for Mobile Engagement (DIME) project. This project provides a hands-on environment to develop and test leading-edge applications and tools to support mobile engagement. DIME researchers explore partnering options in the communications industry, including manufacturers of hand-held devices and software developers.
- Expands or enhances the utility of training space: The new centre provides space for formal and informal learning activities that support development of competencies in areas of human computer interactions, computer-mediated communication and media production. It offers a range of experiential and research opportunities using advanced media technologies and provides a hands-on environment to develop and test.
- Improves energy efficiency: The new facility is constructed with the latest environmental technologies and design to meet LEED Silver certification.
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