SmartViz Collaboration with Midlothian Council and Scottish Futures Trust: Transforming School Buildings
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Midlothian Council and Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is moving to a new phase in revolutionising the learning environment and drive energy efficiency in schools.
The team has secured additional funding from Scottish Futures Trust. Check out further details in this article by Midlothian Council, highlighting the successful implementation of our smart technology platform.
SmartViz delivering better learning environment at Lasswade High School
SmartViz feature by Midlothian Council
Here is a link to the Midlothian Council article with a coverage of SmartViz.
Smart technology reaping rewards at Lasswade
The article by Midlothian Council presents the findings of SmartViz as a smart technology platform being used to to cut energy use, make better use of the building and improve the learning environment in schools..
The team
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) and Midlothian council, in collaboration with Censis (Scotland’s innovation centre for sensors and Internet of Things), teamed up with SmartViz..
SmartViz transforming Lasswade High School.
From Left to Right: Cole Gentles (Lasswade pupil), Shrikant Sharma (Founder and CEO, SmartViz), Magnus Inglis (Education Resource Officer, Midlothian Council), Campbell Hornell (Head Teacher, Lasswade High School), James Rae (Lasswade pupil), and Paul Dodd (Senior Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust).
The tech
Simple peel and stick Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and data analytics, including Artificial Intelligence, monitored everything from classroom occupancy rates to indoor air quality and energy use in real time. Other more sophisticated sensors could anonymously track how people moved round the building.
The findings
The information gathered in not only helping Lasswade realise benefits such as lower energy bills but also informing the layout of new and existing schools in Midlothian and nationally.
The impact
Head teacher Campbell Hornell said: “We’re really proud to help shape findings that will support the wellbeing of pupils across Scotland and beyond while improving their learning, optimising space and cutting energy waste.”
“We had no idea the data would throw up such fascinating insights. Simple changes like moving a dining hall table slightly further away from the main stairwell made a huge difference to a ‘traffic’ pinch point, we’d not even been aware was an issue.”
Paul Dodd, Senior Associate Director of SFT, shared his excitement about the project, emphasizing that technology enables a better understanding of how educational buildings perform and how to effectively manage our school estates. This approach not only improves user wellbeing but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions and costs. The valuable lessons learned from this collaboration will be shared across the public sector to support widespread adoption and drive positive change in educational environments.
To read the full article and learn more about our transformative collaboration with Midlothian Council and Scottish Futures Trust, please visit the link here.
Together, we are paving the way for smarter, greener, and more student-centric schools. Join us in shaping the future of education and unlocking the full potential of our educational buildings.
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