T he first school in Denmark to r eceive the Nordic Swan eco label Pioneering teaching facilities in the south of Denmark. A small city in the south of Denmark is the lucky recipient of a new school that radiates creativity and high ambitions. The school is situated on the border between town and country-side, which is also reflected in the school’s aesthetics. The round, organic structure of the building with its green roof blends in well with the surrounding landscape, while a large welcome area opens towards the city of Sundby. The building is meant to support the idea of the school as a ‘community house’ that will be welcoming to locals and host activities. As an added touch in the project’s detailed landscape architecture, the outdoor area contains a small lake that will be used for teaching purposes as well as rainwater management. Cutting edge school design Central to the project’s uniqueness is the fact that it will be the first school in Denmark to receive the Nordic Swan Eco Label. Danish children spend about 11,000 hours attending school during their elementary education, a strong guarantee for a healthy and sustainable teaching environment is thus both welcome and important.
Most Danes will recognise the swan from household products such as shampoos and laundry detergents. On these products, the swan indicates that the product is environmentally friendly and a healthy choice for the user. The same holds true for swan-labelled building projects. Swan-labelled building projects enforce an optimal indoor climate and access to daylight while avoiding harmful substances in construction materials. The energy consumption must be significantly reduced and timber elements must be certified. All these requirements have an impact on the engineering tasks. Multifunctionality To build schools is always an interesting discipline because of a school’s many distinct functions. These include everything from physics and chemistry labs to wood shops to the library. This school will also contain a professional kitchen in addition to home economics classrooms.
MOE is part of Artelia Group that recently launched a new mission called “Designing solutions for a positive life”. In this Profile, we dedicate a whole section to different projects that showcase how our expertise helps design solutions that support everyday life and existence. THEME
DESIGNING SOLUTIONS FOR A POSITIVE LIFE
