From theory to practice: lessons from transformative learning through a net-zero design competition

Mehmood, Abid, Rehman Cheema, Abdur, Salam, Madiha, Ud Din Ahmed, Saeed, Moghayedi, Alireza, Vassilev, Vasilena and Aburamadan, Rania (2025) From theory to practice: lessons from transformative learning through a net-zero design competition. Development in Practice. ISSN 1364-9213

Abstract

This practical note explores the impact of transformative learning throughan international design competition focused on net-zero housing inSouth Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. Byfostering interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on engagement, thecompetition equipped young professionals with practical skills to addressclimate-responsive housing challenges. Participants designed affordable,sustainable homes using renewable energy solutions tailored to middle-income households in a Global South setting, supported by workshops,skill-building sessions, and expert feedback. Survey findings highlightedthe potential for such initiatives to bridge education, policy, and practice,promoting inclusivity and innovation. This work demonstrates thetransformative role of experiential education in advancing sustainabilityconsiderations, addressing affordability, and aligning with the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs).

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Official URL:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09614...
Item Type:	Article
Disciplines:	Social Science > Design & Communication Studies
Depositing User:	Vasilena Vassileva
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2025 09:07
Last Modified:	08 Oct 2025 09:07
URI:	https://nul.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/2609

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