1. nicolas tye architects Where did the design go? School design

2. nicolas tye architects In a recent audit by CABE of schools built in the last five years, 50% were deemed poor or mediocre.

3. nicolas tye architects Schools need to be a place where children are not simply taught, but one where a community of individuals can share learning experiences and activities. They must become inspirational educational environments.

4. nicolas tye architects Activity 1 – 10 minutes What for you are the components for an inspirational environment for a community of learners? Work in groups of 3 or 4 Decide through dialogue what you would ideally like to see for schools of the future Write your ideas onto a flip chart to share with the rest of the group

5. nicolas tye architects How can this be achieved? Design must be exemplar, inspiring, innovating, sustainable and flexible. The physical fabric of the school affects its activities and how it functions. The architecture not only shapes the way a school feels to the people inside but also to its wider community.

6. nicolas tye architects Activity 2 – 5 minutes Working with the same group as before agree what problems in building design you have experienced in your setting List them as they are brainstormed Then order them into the top three negative impacts on the educational environment Let’s now discuss how good design for 21 st century schools will overcome these issues

7. nicolas tye architects Function Firstly access, space and uses need to be considered.

8. nicolas tye architects Durability Long lasting specified products which require little maintenance, this in turn will reduce running costs. The choice of materials is therefore imperative to the sustainability of the fabric. Materials such as copper (pre-painted), aluminium windows and cedar cladding.

9. nicolas tye architects Add in images of these materials

10. nicolas tye architects Sustainability-reducing running costs Natural light not only creates a pleasant environment but also decreases the need for artificial light and therefore reduces energy requirements. Solar shading Insulation Heat sinks?? Chimneys to draw out stale air from classrooms Water collections to natural ponds, decreases run off to mains sewers Earth tubes-draw in air to cool naturally

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12. Environment Good natural light-pleasant environment has been shown to promote good behavior Space Welcoming Quality

13. nicolas tye architects Spaces Not just about classrooms, schools are so much more than this. Social areas - fine and wet weather Break out areas-discussion groups Eating/coffee shops Play spaces Administration areas Storage spaces Wash facilities

14. nicolas tye architects Build quality Hard wearing Easy to maintain/durable surfaces Good quality- natural materials provides an impression of quality and welcoming

15. nicolas tye architects Add in images of good quality structures

16. nicolas tye architects Entrances Everyone comes in through a foyer. It should be exciting and inspirational place to pass.

17. nicolas tye architects Activity 3 – 5 minutes What are the requisites for an exciting and inspirational place for the entrance to a school from your practitioner points of view? Discuss in your group with a “money is no object” context identify three things which are “must haves” for a future school wish list. Write each on a separate post-it. Be ready to share these with the whole group

18. nicolas tye architects Entrances Positive first impression Sense of accessibility and welcoming Light Generous Encourage ease of movement

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20. Internal circulation Simple Legible wide

21. nicolas tye architects Images of good circulation

22. nicolas tye architects safety ???

23. nicolas tye architects Flexibility There is a need to allow for diversity of approaches to education in the future. Allows building to adapt to size of school and schools needs.

24. nicolas tye architects Images flexibility, ie school by day, community centre at night for adult learning How a classroom could change from art to PE??

25. nicolas tye architects Outside space High quality landscaping. Attractive to sit and look out onto. Inspires sense of pride and worth in pupils.

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