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Aalto University Learning Hub is an umbrella concept where students create better collaborating and learning spaces for students. From students for students so to say. This is what AaltoHub Töölö has been working on during spring 2013. Enjoy and feel free to give feedback!
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Learning Hub @Toolo
For students by students
About the project
Learning Hub @Kesko Hall(appr. 850m 2)
5th floor
6th floor
The Team
The Goal
To create an environment that...
-enhances learning
-encourages interaction and collaboration
-strengthens the Aalto BIZ spirit
…and meets the students needs.
Our Approach
Online Survey*
Feedback Board
Workshops**
* 38 responses so far
** A workshop with staff and students and several workshops inside the team
” “Functionality becomes first”“Modern design with lots of light and some of the old features remaining”.
Online Survey
Closed, open, and descriptive questions (16 altogether)Answering period 1.5 weeks, 38 responses
Results Current use of the space, most of the time (5):- 35% Creative group work, brainstorming;- 33% Individual work in group work area;- 22% Individual work in silent space;- 25% Group work with school computers;
- 62% stay in Kesko Hall for a few hours at a time;- 73% need a silent space with laptops allowed for their studies;- Emphasis on easy-going atmosphere, group-working, creative studying, and importance of silent space.
Results: Students’ Needs
To study
- alone- in pairs- in teams- with fun
…and socialize while studying
“[…] possibility to self-study, […] co-work, meeting "colleagues" and take rests from
studying. It's a social place to study.”
Our concept
Improvements
-Lower noise level-More comfortable temperature-Better ergonomics-More electricity sockets-More computers-Reliable printers-24/7 access
“Innovations”
-Visible Aalto BIZ spirit-Functional areas-Space hosts (Hubstars)-Services (Library Services, International Affairs, Career Services, etc.)-Encouraged interaction
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Concept:Functional Areas
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• Silent study area (5th floor reading room).• Lobby (5th floor main space).• Group study area (5th floor main space).• Computers area (5th floor main space).• Group work (6th floor).
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Concept.5th Floor, main spaceLobby. Group study area. Computers area.
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ConceptLobby 5th floor main space
Info-point - Digital boards for
…Event up-dates…Relevant resources
Interaction point- Hubstar - Spontaneous happenings
Service access point- Library corner- Library room (1 to 1
training)- International Affairs corner- Career Services corner
School Heritage Display- Wall of Fame- World Map for pinning
locations
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ConceptGroup study area. 5th floor main space
Constructive group work- Behind the tables- Options to re-arrange furniture- Enough plugs for laptops
Group work on the digital projects- Big srceens with computers- Lounge furniture- Space dividers
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ConceptComputers area. 5th floor main space
Options- Separated cells with four computers (for group projects or individuals)- Stand-alone workstations
Equipment- More computers- More efficient comptures- Printers
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Presentations, 6th floor
“I think it should definitely have place for group work".
Practicing for presentations
Brainstorming
How:-Movable walls
-This space can be modified for larger happenings
ConceptGroup work. 6th floor reading room.Group work
- Brainstorming (loud discussions). White boards.
- Presentation practice room- Semi-public spaces
Organizing events- Movable walls- Options to re-arrange
furniture
Kitchen- Coffee machine- Sink/Microwave/Kettle- Bar
ConceptGroup work. 5th floor reading room.Group work
- Brainstorming (loud discussions). White boards.
- Presentation practice room- Semi-public spaces
Organizing events- Movable walls- Options to re-arrange
furniture
Kitchen- Coffee machine- Sink/Microwave/Kettle- Bar
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ConceptSilent study area. 5th floor reading room.
Comfrot- Heating improvement- Different types of better
furniture- Personal table lamps and plugs- Aqustics improvement
Quiet atmoshere- Only individual work and
studies- Laptops allowed- Glass wall separates from WC.- Carpets on the floor
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Töölö campus Learning Hub…
multifunctional learning space that embodies Aalto BIZ spirit and culture, operates as a service and information access-point and encourages interaction and sharing.
Our Vision
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