Portfolio Specific Active Classroom

For future generations to benefit from, we are creating sustainable new spaces.

Matrix Active Classroom Vehicle Charging

Actice Classroom Rear

Matrix Active Building

The Innovation and Knowledge Center at Swansea University partnered with SPECIFIC on a project called the Architecture of Active Buildings, which aimed to create structures of the future.

Renewable energy technologies were selected to generate both thermal energy and electrical energy from the building envelope. The Active Classroom was constructed in 2016 to display the cutting-edge technologies of renewable energy.

Location

Swansea

Address

Swansea University

Architect

Joanna Clarke, Head of Design

Structure

Matrix Structures Panalised System

Facilities

SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre

Matrix Structures Audio

Matrix Nissan Charging

Matrix Scaffolding surrounding Classroom

Matrix Windows

Matrix Roof Design

Matrix Building Panelised system

New techniques can be used to create long-lasting and natural surroundings.

All Open Day Active Building Build Process Coridoor Stairacase

Active Classroom Monitoring the Success of Efficiency

Open Day Active Classroom

Inside Matrix Panelised Room System

Specific Showing the advantages of the Active Classroom

Students Understanding the Active Classroom

Active Classroom External Side View

Active Showing Thermal External

Active Classroom

Matrix Build Process Roof Top

Matrix Contruction

Active Classroom Construction

Specific Main Reception Area

Solar Roof

How Matrix Collaboration is Helping Shape the Future of Building Design

Matrix Collaboration believes in working together to create a more sustainable and prosperous future. We believe in building real projects with actual companies and bringing together those in the construction, energy, and systems industries to achieve this goal. We are proud to be involved with the Active Classroom project, which challenges commercial property design norms and could help shape how buildings are designed.

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The focal point for SPECIFIC's research

"Since we built the Active Classroom in 2016, it has served us well as a demonstration of the Active Building concept. Now, we hope it will demonstrate how buildings can be deconstructed and used again, reducing waste and contributing to the development of a circular economy”

Design Manager Dr Jo Clarke

“Through the classroom, we were able to explain the concept of Active Buildings and prove the technologies work in practice. This is highlighted by the various construction awards the building received”

Design Manager Dr Jo Clarke

How a new approach to learning can boost productivity in construction

The Active Buildings Classroom offered an immersive learning environment for a wide range of stakeholders, from high-level government ministers to experts in the build environment to schoolchildren. Through this interactive platform, they were able to communicate the concept of Active Buildings and show that technologies are effective and reliable through practical demonstrations. The classroom featured a variety of interactive resources, such as real-time data displays, and educational videos. This engaging space also provided opportunities for discussion and collaboration on topics related to energy efficiency in buildings. All of these initiatives helped foster a greater understanding of active building concepts and increased awareness about energy conservation among students and officials.

Providing sustainable facilities.

Our company are always looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly and provide sustainable facilities for our customers. We use recycled materials in our products and design our buildings to be as energy-efficient as possible. We also have a policy of only using sustainably sourced materials.

"Working together was a big part of this project and believe that it has the potential to change the way commercial property is designed. We are confident that if successful, this project will help shape the way buildings are designed in the future."

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