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SEMINAR 1
RAHOLT SECONDARY SCHOOL, EIDSVOLL, NORWAY
KRISTIN JARMUND (A)
In a rural landscape a square one storey glass pavilion raised
on
a platform 50 cm above the ground “floats” above the surrounding
fields. The inside areas are like a village; no corridors, but
main streets, narrow paths, open squares, lightwells and
integrated gardens.
KINGS AVENUE PRIMARY SCHOOL, LAMBETH, LONDON
STEVEN PIDWILL (A)
Two schools have been remodelled and amalgamated to
create a light and uplifting centre of excellence for visually
impaired children. Additional funds awarded by Sport England
have transformed the school out of hours.
SEMINAR 2
DRUK WHITE LOTUS SCHOOL, LADAKH, INDIA
JONATHAN ROSE (A)
Winner of the 2002 World Architecture Award for Best Green
Building and Best Education Building, the school was started
at the request of the people of Ladakh, high in the Indian
Himalayas. The school helps maintain their rich cultural
traditions, based on Tibetan Buddhism, while equipping their
children for a life in the 21st century.
KINGSMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHESHIRE
DAVID NOBLE (A)
From its orientation on the site to the selection of natural
materials
and the use of natural ventilation and daylighting techniques,
every aspect of Kingsmead has been conceived with the aim
of creating an exemplar of sustainable design and construction.
LYCÉE JACQUARD, CAUDRY, FRANCE
LUCIAN KROLL (A)
This Ecological School comes out of the most stringent design
and construction ecological competition so far for a school in
France and is the first example of French HQE label (Haute
Qualité Environementale.) Every environmental aspect was
considered from operational energy and lighting, to the toxicity
of building materials.
SEMINAR 3
MONKSEATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
PAUL KELLEY (H)
Monkseaton has partnered with Microsoft and the Open University
to provide a range of innovations for the benefit of students
and teachers. Designed to include as few doors as possible.
KINGSDALE SCHOOL, SOUTHWARK, LONDON
ALEX DE RIKJE (A)
Following a School Works participatory design process,
Kingsdale was transformed by a refurbishment that includes a
courtyard covered by an ETFE roof and a “pod” auditorium with a separate entrance for community use. The improved
environment has undoubtedly contributed to an impressive
rise in attainment.
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SEMINAR 4
ST PANCRAS PRIMARY SCHOOL, EAST SUSSEX
MARIA COWLER (H)
Using the construction of their eco-friendly school as a development
tool for teaching and learning, pupils are producing a DVD about
the design and construction process. Managing their own learning
and linking the project to the curriculum has stimulated children’s
creativity, independence and willingness to learn.
A GLOBAL VIEW
JOHN WALDRON (A)
John has brought a wealth of global knowledge to the British
school-design sector through his extensive travels in Europe, Africa,
Asia, Australasia and the Americas.
SEMINAR 5
NEW VISIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NEW YORK, USA
ADAM RUBIN
An education reform organisation dedicated to improving the quality
of education in New York’s public schools. Working with the
public and private sectors to energise teaching and learning and
raise the level of student achievement. Since 1993 it has created
innovative small schools that combine personalised learning environments
with rigorous educational programmes.
ARK (ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS)
JAY ALTMAN
ARK Education was created in 2004 to help break the cycle of
underachievement by providing high quality education to children
in economically and socially disadvantaged communities in the UK.
ARK Education is now working with existing schools and communities
to develop and introduce appropriate strategies for new Academies.
SEMINAR 6
PLAYING FOR SUCCESS
REX HALL
This DfES funded initiative is establishing out of school hours
study support centres at top football clubs and other sports grounds.
Focusing on raising literacy, numeracy and ICT standards amongst
KS2 and 3 pupils, PfS uses the environment and medium of sport
as motivational and curriculum tools.
KIDS’ CITY, LONDON
JACKIE NUNNS
Providing out of school activities to children as well as employment
and training opportunities for teenagers and adults in areas of
high unemployment, this charity aims to advance the education of
school age children and develop their physical, mental and spiritual
capacities whilst harnessing the skills, values and energy of the
local community.
BOLTON TIC, BOLTON
PAUL ABBOTT
Bolton TIC is the UK's first Junior Incubator. It is somewhere
between a school, a university research lab, a training centre
and a factory. Young people can make their technical dreams come
true, by designing and making just about anything, with equipment
beyond the reach of schools. Key:
H = Headteacher VP = Vice Principal A = Architect
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