5 min read Schools In Different Countries That Know What Design Is
In 2013, the English University of Salford published a study that found that a comfortable school environment determines 25% of a student's academic performance.
Key environmental factors include daylight levels, temperature and air quality, classroom layout, and colors in the interior.
In addition, students must interact with each other, with the teacher, and actively participate in the educational process.
Let's tell you about five schools that have abandoned boring standards and made unusual interiors an important part of learning.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Bargersville, USA
A striking example of a modern school with an interesting design. Here you can see large panoramic windows that give a lot of natural light. Common spaces where children can study, work and spend their free time comfortably.
Green School
Bali, Indonesia
And this is both a private school and a kindergarten. Here, in addition to the classic subjects, children learn about vegetable gardening, art, and cooking.
It does not look like a standard school: it is located in the woods and looks more like a village. Classes are held in bamboo houses without walls, students are in the fresh air - interact with nature and each theoretical lesson can be immediately consolidated by practice.
Exupery International School
Riga, Latvia
The founders of the school adhere to the philosophy of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and believe that only children know what they need, and the task of adults is to help them in this search. And the unusual design of the school has become another useful tool for the development of students.
The school is equipped with modern technology, ergonomic and safe furniture. Optimal lighting is automatically maintained in the rooms.
Dexter Early Elementary Complех
Dexter, USA
A modern school in which the design is sharpened to motivate children to communicate with each other and with the environment, and to actively participate in the learning process.
Different colors are used in the interior, but mostly calm, muted shades - blue, green, purple, gray, and there are many wooden elements.
The rooms and common areas are equipped with flexible furniture, and children can combine it on their own: move tables to work together or, conversely, sit apart from everyone else in individual reading corners.
Ørestad Gymnasium
Copenhagen, Denmark
The school building is open to sunlight, which enters the large open space. Classes take place in specially equipped locations with comfortable furniture. It can be combined and separated for different learning formats. The children can have an informal lesson on sack chairs.
The Ørestad Gymnasium, unlike the elementary school, is designed in classic white colors with a predominance of wood. Blue, green and orange colors are added to make it not boring.