Overview
- Inexpensive softcover edition
- State-of-the-art systematic presentation
- Examples from internationally famous architects such as Foster and Partners, Behnisch and Partner, SOM, Herman Hertzberger, and others
Part of the book series: Design Manuals (DESMAN)
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About this book
The importance of education in a global economy is undisputed, and in the wake of international assessment studies schools and kindergartens have become the focus of considerable public interest. As a new generation of educational environments are designed and built, this Design Manual helps architects to grasp the underlying educational theories and how they can be realized in built form, so that the building fulfils its role as a 3-dimensional curriculum plan.
Over 80 international case studies covering all school types are examined and explained in the context of varying national and cultural education approaches. Among the key themes analyzed are the impact of modern communication technology, acoustic and lighting design, sustainability, internal circulation and outdoor spaces, renovation and adaptation to changing requirements.
Keywords
Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Building for Education
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Requirments of School Design
About the author
The author is a practicing architect and a Research Fellow at the School of Architecture, University of Sheffield. He is a consultant to organizations involved in the design of schools and kindergartens, including the UK Government‘ s "Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment".
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Schools and Kindergartens
Book Subtitle: A Design Manual
Authors: Mark Dudek
Series Title: Design Manuals
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7643-8329-9
Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel
eBook Packages: Architecture and Design, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Birkhäuser Basel 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: 255
Number of Illustrations: 687 b/w illustrations, 212 illustrations in colour
Topics: Building Types and Functions, Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds