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# Shack-Inspired Schools
The Study Centre by StudioTacloban is Nature-Infused

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-04 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/study-centre-by-studiotacloban
References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/study-centre-by-studiotacloban) & [projecttacloban.blogspot.nl](http://projecttacloban.blogspot.nl/)

The Study Centre by StudioTacloban is a [sustainable school environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture) designed by a trio of Norwegian architecture students. Alexander E. Furunes, Ivar Tutturen and Trond Hegvold, founders of the non-profit organization StudioTacloban travelled to
the Philippines to provide underprivileged students with a chance at education.

Working in collaboration with NPO/NGO Sreetlight, the students set up a series of [community workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre) allowing local residents to contribute concepts for the design of their future study space.

This shack-inspired Study Centre by StudioTacloban is a school in the Philippines designed in collaboration with local townspeople. From its nature-infused design concept to its sustainable structure, made from [wood materials native to the region](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceana-innovation-hub-school), the countryside space is a cozy and comfortable learning environment for local students.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Community-informed Architecture:** Collaborating with local residents to design structures is a trend that emphasizes community participation and sustainability.
- **Nature-infused Design:** Designs that incorporate natural elements and materials for a sustainable and comfortable learning environment are trending.
- **Non-profit/ngo Collaboration:** Partnerships between non-profit organizations and architecture firms/students can provide underprivileged communities with access to educational opportunities.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture:** Innovative design concepts that prioritize community participation and sustainability can disrupt traditional architectural practices.
- **Education:** Sustainable and comfortable learning environments can provide opportunities for underprivileged students who may not have access to traditional school settings.
- **Non-profit/ngo:** Collaborating with architecture firms/students to design sustainable structures can improve educational access and contribute to community development.

## Related on Trend Hunter

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- [Solo Flexible Study Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-forest.md)
- [Culturally Rooted Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-flow-school.md)
- [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md)
- [Woodland Education Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearing-education-center.md)
- [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md)
- [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md)
- [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md)