With global economic pressures mounting, students and learners are now demanding more value for money in terms of academic teaching, support services, facilities and spatial environments. If we want to continue to recruit the best students and staff we must deliver the best within the framework of our limited building stock.
The London School of Economics has an international reputation as being one of the top learning institutions in the world. We are now striving to deliver the places and spaces to match this academic excellence in a congruent fashion.
The LSE is based in the heart of London where space comes at a premium. The LSE community spans over 9000 students and 3000 staff from differing backgrounds and interests. Adding to this diversity, the university is made up of many different departments and organisations all of which have spatial requirements from which to be able to operate effectively from. It is important that the School can manage these requirements in an even and balanced way that focuses efforts on the schools strategic objectives.
The drive to develop sustainable ways and means of living is becoming ever more critical. We are all under pressure to rethink how we use mother natures resources. The Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) has motioned towards basing future funding on carbon emission reduction. In order for us to maintain our funding status we have to greatly reduce our emissions and as a part of this re-evaluate how we use buildings and space.
The LSE have worked hard over the last few years to move towards a more sustainable estate. Find out more about the schools environmental polices.