From theory to practice
Lessons From Transformative Learning Through a Net-Zero Design Competition
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3886253 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abid Mehmood (0000-0003-3719-6388, Cardiff University, corresponding author), Ahmed Raza Cheema (0000-0003-0945-1986, International Water Management Institute), Madiha Salam (0000-0002-4281-4112, NED University of Engineering and Technology), Saeed Ud Din Ahmed (0000-0002-3962-4887, NED University of Engineering and Technology), Alireza Moghayedi (0000-0002-4165-0777, University of the West of England), Vasilena Vassilev (0009-0005-0865-2526, Northeastern University London), R Aburamadan (0000-0003-3260-5322, Applied Science Private University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1-6 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09614524.2025.2520301 |
| OpenAlex | W4411616689 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
This practical note explores the impact of transformative learning through an international design competition focused on net-zero housing in South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on engagement, the competition equipped young professionals with practical skills to address climate-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 highlighted the potential for such initiatives to bridge education, policy, and practice, promoting inclusivity and innovation. This work demonstrates the transformative role of experiential education in advancing sustainability considerations, addressing affordability, and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Economic growth · Economics · Pedagogy · Political science · Sociology · Transformative learning · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration · Mathematics · Philosophy · Sustainability in Higher Education · Ecology
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |