Glasgow Caledonian University, The Saltire Centre
| Contact Details: | Tom Finnigan, Director of Learner Support: T.Finnigan@gcal.ac.uk Jan Howden, Associate Director of Learner Support: j.howden@gcal.ac.uk |
| Type of Project: | New build within existing campus footprint |
| Start/End Date: | January 2003 - January 2006 |
Post Occupancy: Changes Made As A Result Of Feedback
During the weeks leading up to examination time, the students wanted more quiet space; this was easily accommodated.
Originally the assistive technology was in a location agreed with students, one of the most accessible parts of the building. This proved too noisy and popular with others so it is now in an attractive quieter area on level 3.
The building is running at a high capacity for most of the academic year. The building is struggling to meet the demand from users. This is expressed in requesting conflicting needs: more quiet space, more group study, and more computers in whatever situation. This has led to a review which hopes to define areas more for most of the year. Group study remains a regular feature throughout the year and no longer does it ebb with exam time.
