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Nature-Promoting School Designs

A Newly-Built Primary School is Deeply Connected with the Outdoors

— November 1, 2021 — Social Good
Contaminar Arquitetos have transformed a Portuguese primary school into a unique treehouse-like learning center. Dubbed the 'Casa da Árvore,' the main concept for the project was to create a space where nature, discovery, and learning go hand in hand.

To ensure the space promoted the natural environment as much as it did learning, the architects favored a natural material palette. Timber and cork are the two primary materials used and clad both the exterior and interior of the school. Each classroom is thoughtfully connected to the outdoor space and features a large window that aids in merging the two areas into one unique learning environment. The structure boasts a geometric and rectangular aesthetic and was designed to double as outdoor patio furniture.

Casa da Árvore redefines the traditional school blueprint.

Image Credit: Fernando Guerra, designboom, designboom
Trend Themes
1. Nature-connected Learning Spaces - Incorporating natural elements into school design presents an opportunity to enhance the learning environment with sensory experiences that break traditional scholastic standards.
2. Sustainable School Design - Incorporating eco-friendly concepts and natural materials into school architecture presents an opportunity to redefine how sustainable design works in the public sector.
3. Outdoor-integrated Learning Environments - Integrating classrooms with outdoor patios and integrating large windows into school building designs provides students with a unique learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
Industry Implications
1. Education - School architects and educators can work together to create sustainable and nature-promoting design that can enhance students' academic experience.
2. Architecture & Design - Architects and designers can collaborate with sustainability experts to create eco-friendly and sustainable schools for tomorrow's students.
3. Sustainability - Sustainable building practices and green design can be effectively implemented in schools to create nature-based, energy-efficient and eco-minded education spaces.
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