The Organization of a “Learnscape” Node in the Cognitive University Campuses Network in Poveglia Island

Abstract

Regeneration of existing buildings and abandoned areas is a governmental and European key objective. This research focuses on Poveglia: an abandoned island in the Venetian lagoon, Italy. The underpinning idea concerns the upgrade of Poveglia to a zero energy Cognitive University Campus, connected to other educational institutions in the lagoon. The vision aims at reusing abandoned islands combining architecture, learning environments and digital networks, to demonstrate the potential of new technologies for the transformation of abandoned areas. The case study demonstrates the effectiveness of employing improved and revised systems and tools, developed in eLUX lab at the University of Brescia, for the regeneration of the island. The inclusion of the island in a smart campus network results in triggering positive synergies both enhancing energy efficiency and the learning environment. A further development concerns the setup of strategies for historical preservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy production.

Sustainability Integration in Philippine Higher Education Curricula: A Structural Equation Modeling Assessing Teacher Intention to Integrate

“…Higher education institutions are embedding sustainability into their infrastructure and curriculum, thereby enhancing students' understanding of environmental and societal challenges. This integration is also crucial in promoting research and innovation in sustainability, contributing to the development of effective and practical solutions [24][25][26].…”