People often think about elementary education as a quest to master the three 'Rs', but this school design by 'richard+schoeller' shows that there's a lot more that children can gain during their early education. The elementary school outside of Paris features a rooftop garden that actually produces vegetable and plants, making it an interactive and natural way for students to learn about biology.
There are eight classrooms in the richard+schoeller-designed school, so it's a relatively small facility. In order to have the building still feature a garden, it's thus arranged along a single story. This maximizes the available space on the roof, giving the students and teachers plenty of room to experiment with the garden. Coupled with its interestingly angled floor plan, the building is a dynamic space for education.
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Trend Themes
1. Rooftop Gardens in Schools - Integrating rooftop gardens in school designs provides a natural and interactive way for students to learn about biology.
2. Maximizing Space in School Designs - Arranging a school along a single story can maximize space, providing opportunities for innovative design features such as rooftop gardens.
3. Dynamic School Spaces for Enhanced Learning - Interesting angled floor plans and design features can create dynamic and engaging learning spaces in schools.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Schools can incorporate innovative design features such as rooftop gardens to enhance the learning experience for students.
2. Architecture - Architects can design schools with unique features such as a single story arrangement and rooftop gardens to create dynamic and functional spaces for learning.
3. Agriculture - The integration of rooftop gardens in school designs can provide opportunities for students to learn about sustainable agriculture and farming practices.