Retrofit & Refurb 2019
02 - 04 December, 2019
| Rydges Sydney Central, Sydney, NSW
Transforming University Buildings to Boost User Experience and Create a Diverse Ecosystem
n October 2018, SMU officially launched their new student accommodation, the SMU Prinsep Street Residences (PSR). Situated in the city centre, the 5,000 sqm living facility has housed 255 students since its launch in October, undergoing $10 million in refurbishment. It is here the university worked to restore their first generation of public housing flats, with state of the art cooling systems for students and a 50 per cent reduction in energy costs.
Hear from Paulin Straughan how they attract students to live on campus, and ways Australian universities can work to create sustainable living for future students.
- Ways the university worked with stakeholders, including banks, to sponsor students and boost attendance
- Implementing new technology to improve the student experience prior to check-in
- Having a strong ‘student and people policy’ at the core of every design method, experience and interaction
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