Integrated design approach to a great learning environment
By: Creative Group
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Publisher: New Delhi Burda Media India Private Limited 2019Edition: Vol.36(12), December.Description: 104-107p.Subject(s): URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN (AR-UPD)Online resources: Click here
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Architecture+DesignSummary: Contemporary theories on school habitats advocate the development of a child- centred environment for schools—a ‘home away from home’ that youngsters can explore and make their own. While adhering to this philosophy, sustainability is also kept as a key design driver, with the extensive use of natural light and passive design strategies incorporated in a visible way to engage with students as part of their learning experience. Our endeavour is to provide a ‘fluid learning experience’ for the children, which is not only limited to classrooms but also extends to the outdoor learning communities, so as to maximise interaction between the children and their environment. Our focus is on architecture and spatial design that can evolve as a tool to complement their surroundings.
The building blocks have been oriented towards north-south to mitigate the harsh climate of Abu Dhabi. We intend to utilise the concept of mutual shading from historic connotations, to maximise daylight and minimise heat gain. Thus, we have formulated courtyards with varied scales to not only provide mutually-shaded outdoor spaces, but also to increase their seamless interaction with the indoor spaces, which in turn will encourage the children to indulge in physical activities and become inquisitive towards nature.
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Contemporary theories on school habitats advocate the development of a child- centred environment for schools—a ‘home away from home’ that youngsters can explore and make their own. While adhering to this philosophy, sustainability is also kept as a key design driver, with the extensive use of natural light and passive design strategies incorporated in a visible way to engage with students as part of their learning experience. Our endeavour is to provide a ‘fluid learning experience’ for the children, which is not only limited to classrooms but also extends to the outdoor learning communities, so as to maximise interaction between the children and their environment. Our focus is on architecture and spatial design that can evolve as a tool to complement their surroundings.
The building blocks have been oriented towards north-south to mitigate the harsh climate of Abu Dhabi. We intend to utilise the concept of mutual shading from historic connotations, to maximise daylight and minimise heat gain. Thus, we have formulated courtyards with varied scales to not only provide mutually-shaded outdoor spaces, but also to increase their seamless interaction with the indoor spaces, which in turn will encourage the children to indulge in physical activities and become inquisitive towards nature.
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