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conditions . The heat generated from microbial breakdown of organic material in the compost heaps for the permaculture gardens will be used to heat up the TABS system in winter .
Borehole water supplies the school with drinking water . All the rainwater is captured in dams and storage facilities to provide irrigation for the edible landscaping . The wastewater is treated on site in such a way that the byproducts can be reintroduced into the water system .
Organic leaf-like roofs , that follow biophilic design principles , catch rainwater which is then stored in rainwater storage facilities .
Conclusion The Green School will be a true living building and serves as an example of how an educational facility can offer children an organic and sustainable learning environment that engages all the senses and encourages holistic education .
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