Future Proofing and Adaptability

This session shares research from Programme Innovate on how schools can be designed to stay adaptable, efficient, and resilient in the face of changing enrolment, limited sites, evolving pedagogy, and increasing construction costs. It explores practical strategies for future‑proofing, including planning for expansion, designing flexible structural and service systems, and using and modern construction methods, phased construction, and smarter procurement to transform the design and delivery of projects