Reimagine how schools shape neighborhoods. This practical guide shows how sites, buildings, and programs can support learning, safety, and community use.
Drawing on planning theories and real-world examples, it maps out how a school fits into the larger cityscape. It covers the idea of the neighborhood unit, school villages, and other schemes that make schools central to everyday life, not just classrooms for students.
Ideal for planners, educators, and policymakers who want to design school projects that enrich the surrounding community.
Schools as City Places offers a thoughtful framework for building schools that serve as learning laboratories and gathering spaces within healthy, livable neighborhoods.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolving landscape of educational architecture, emphasizing a student-centric approach to school design. It challenges traditional notions of school buildings as mere structures and advocates for their role as active participants in the learning process. Moving beyond the limitations of standardized layouts and rigid structures, the author underscores the significance of understanding the fundamental needs of students, both physical and emotional. The book explores the impact of environmental factors such as light, air, and sound on a child's well-being and learning capabilities. It delves into the intricacies of thermal comfort, visual acuity, and acoustic design, offering insights into creating optimal learning environments. Highlighting the interplay between education, environment, and economy, this book presents a comprehensive framework for school planning. It addresses the challenges of urban development and population growth, advocating for the integration of school sites within the broader context of city planning. With a focus on flexibility and adaptability, the author explores innovative approaches to space utilization and design, ensuring that school buildings can evolve alongside changing educational needs. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the transformative power of thoughtful school design. It underscores the profound impact that well-designed educational spaces can have on the lives of students, shaping their experiences and influencing their future paths. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259016571_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259016571
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259016571
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 288 pages. 8.98x5.94x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk0259016578
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