GREEN SCHOOL
GREEN SCHOOL Paarl
ARCHITECT GASS Architecture Studios
QUANTITY SURVEYOR AECOM
CIVIL ENGINEERS Frame Consulting Engineers
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Sutherland
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Frame Energy
FIRE ENGINEERS AECOM
TRAFFIC ENGINEERS ITS Engineers
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT Linspace
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Terramanzi Group
COMFORT ENGINEER Climetric
The Green School is part of a global network of schools that actively engage in creating a future that is rooted in sustainable practices at all levels . From its origins in Bali , the Green School now has schools opening in New Zealand , Mexico and South Africa . The Green School campus in South Africa is situated in the fertile Paarl-Franschhoek valley and is defined by low-lying vineyards and orchards contained by spectacular mountains .
Founded by John Hardy , Green School ’ s focus is on sustainability through the learning environment , curriculum and co-curricular activities . “ Green School is a special place that has , over the last decade , proven that a new model of education is not only possible , but essential . It has taught us that a wall-less environment opens minds in ways no concrete box ever will ; that true understanding only comes from hands-on experience instead of remote learning ; that an authentic engagement with the local culture and community is incredibly enriching ; and shown us time and time again that humanity ’ s progress starts from a child ’ s curiosity ,” says Green School .
Climate Driven From the outset the challenge was to create a campus that is part of this global community but that is defined by its context , climate and heritage . In Bali , the beautiful and intricate bamboo structures without walls make sense in terms of material , climate ,
FENG SHUI CONSULTANT Andrew Graham
INTERIOR DESIGN D12 Interiors |
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LAND SURVEYORS Bruwer Opmeter
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS DDS Projects
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MAIN CONTRACTOR Energy Master Builders |
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PHOTOGRAPHY Wieland Gleich
The site is located in a low-lying valley , spatially defined by the Paarlberg to the north , the Drakenstein Mountains to the east and south , and the Simonsberg Mountains towards the south west
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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1 Arrival Plaza 2 Parking 3 Drop Off Zone 4 Admin Building 5 Sangkep 6 Heart of School 7 Kindergarten 8 Primary School 9 Middle School ( Future Phase ) 10 High School ( Future Phase ) 11 Cafeteria 12 Recycling & Maintenance 13 Sportsfield 14 Ampitheatre |
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