Future Proofing Schools: The Melbourne School of Design is running a competition that could help transform the humble re-locatable or ‘portable’ classroom into an interactive learning space for 21^st century learning.

“Instead of the attitude that portable classrooms are a necessary evil in Australian schools, we want to make them delightful spaces that are integrated into their environment and landscape.” 

The competition has three distinct competition sections: for design professionals, University students nationwide and high school students. Registration to participate in the competition closes on August 29. 

Designs will be asked to take into account issues of sustainability, as well as looking at how inner city, suburban and remote areas have different challenges when constructing school facilities. “We’re encouraging submissions to approach designs as 3D textbooks,” Associate Professor Newton adds. 

To register to participate in the competition or the symposium, please refer to: msdincubator.com