Single-story school
Concept | Education | The Netherlands
Single-story wooden school building
In the coming years, there will be a significant improvement and replacement of many elementary schools to meet social and technical needs. Many of these schools are single-story structures and will remain so in new construction options. Through the vision of the B-group, “Samen. Gebouw. Bewust.” (Together. Building. Consiously.), we are closely involved in buildings with a social and societal connection. This is done from a conscious perspective where, alongside financially feasible structures, there is a focus on biobased construction, particularly in timber.
Circular timber construction for schools
Incorporating wood into schools contributes to improving students’ academic performance and creates a more pleasant working environment for teachers and staff. Additionally, timber construction can be prefabricated, allowing for quick construction and adaptation to the changing needs of a school. Due to the characteristics of wood, it can be designed and engineered entirely circularly, making it easy to disassemble.
Nature-inclusive integration
The building can also be integrated into the environment in such a way that nature becomes the focal point, with the roof, for example, becoming part of the “playground.” This creates a more natural environment and provides space for plants and animals
Adaptable timber construction to educational vision
In the Netherlands, there are many educational visions with specific requirements regarding the use of spaces. The proposed design outlines a vision where a central space is surrounded by classrooms. These classrooms can then be interconnected, creating a building with flexible layout options and opportunities for organizational divisions and adjustments over time.
Location
The Netherlands
Program
Elementary school
Status
Conceptualization
The B-group has made various contributions to the single-story school project. B-too is the architect, B-invented has provided all architectural and structural expertise, B-leaf has contributed timber construction knowledge, and construction company B-happy has explored realization possibilities.
Architecture
B-too: Raz Keltsh, Eric Offermans
Architectural egineering
B-invented: Nadine Mocking, Eric Offermans
Structural engineering
B-invented: Bouwe Geels
Realization
B-happy: Joost Huijgen
