Sustainable School

LOCATION: DEZASHIB, TEHRAN

SITE AREA: 5198 M2

YEAR: 2021

SOFTWARE: AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE, LUMION, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, DESIGN BUILDER, LADYBUG, CLIMATE CONSULTANT, AI

The sustainable school project promotes environmental responsibility and a green lifestyle. An EIA method was used to find the best placement by considering factors like slope, greenness, sunlight, shading, wind patterns, and noise pollution. The site’s steep slope presented challenges in the design, but scattered buildings were considered to make the best use of it.

Vegetation

Radiation

East-west orientation

15-degree rotation

Carving out space

Semi-open middle joint space/ Windbreak buildings

Greenery

Accessibility

Access to the site

Parking

Play Ground

Green House

The design incorporated a semi-open middle joint space to address the site’s slope and the moderate northern wind. This space, designed to allow for natural light and wind flow while protecting from harsh winds, creates a unique architectural feature and serves as a great connector between the school’s main buildings.

First

Sun tubes were installed to capture and channel sunlight into the building to enhance the natural light in the classrooms and library. and glare.

Horizontal shades with an estimated size of 70 cm were included on the southern facade to protect the classrooms from excessive solar gain and glare.

Cross ventilation was incorporated into the design of the classrooms through the use of hidden vent valves in the facade.

Buildings on the site’s western side are strategically positioned to minimize wind disturbance to the main structures. Wind containment green walls are also incorporated on this facade.

The site’s southeast corner features a combination of trees and a water pond to provide a cooling effect for the hot southeast air.

The central area of the buildings includes semi-open spaces, allowing for the favorable north wind to enter and circulate throughout the space.

Sustainable design strategies were implemented throughout the design process, including the calculation of SDA (Spatial Daylight Autonomy), ASE (Annual Solar Exposure), and UDI (Unified Daylight Index) for the main zones, such as classrooms. These calculations were used to optimize daylighting and minimize glare. The UDI for the cooking class was calculated to be 94%, indicating a high level of daylighting for that space.

The north-facing yard is designed to maximize thermal comfort by incorporating lush vegetation. Mechanical ventilation systems are incorporated into waste management to eliminate unpleasant odors. The line-up area is strategically located in the south to provide comfort during morning hours. A sunken courtyard in the eastern-south area is incorporated to provide cooling, and a water feature is added to increase humidity. The design incorporates a farm, a store for farm products, and a waste management park to foster a sense of responsibility among students.