The Data Analytics Lab is where computational power meets systems thinking. This is the ESD home for statistical analysis of large datasets, simulation of complex facilities, and optimisation of large-scale multi-objective planning and design problems. It is used for teaching ESD courses, equipped with the latest tools that cover all three aspects of data analytics – descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. The lab also hosts interactive, computer-based games where teams of students tackle realistic, fast-paced operational challenges. It is also used for research seminar and ESD undergraduate outreach activities to attract potential students and industry partners. This is the place for students to hone their computational and decision-making skills, and a place to promote ESD programme and capabilities.

The Systems Design Studio is an idea-friendly home for teams and design classes to meet and explore concepts that could change the world. There is ample white space for sketching ideas as well as display areas for showing off ideas in progress. The lab includes large surfaces to cover with sticky notes and can support “Voice-of-the-Customer” affinity exercises. The space is re-configurable, so there is room for “body-storming” exercises to complement brain-storming activities. This is intended to be a low-tech room, with lots of space for creativity and face-to-face project discussions. This is the place for students to conceive their next big idea.