New School, an aptly-named building in Sundy, Denmark, is a primary school full of new technology, fostering fresh ideas and innovations. Hopefully, it will inspire future buildings that are brimming with environmentally-friendly features.
The Sundby School is the first primary school in Denmark to receive the Nordic Ecolabel. This is an official sustainability certification that requires buildings to stay within several parameters for chemical exposure, energy consumption, indoor climate and sustainable material use.
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The historic project is a collaboration between Henning Larsen, SKALA Architects, ETN Architects, MOE and Autens, led by BO-HUS.
“We have made a conscious, political choice to invest in sustainable construction, and our new school gets one of the finest quality stamps with the Nordic Ecolabel,” said Simon Hansen, chair of the Children, Family and Education Committee of Guldborgsund Municipality.
The school will meet U.N. World Language School requirements for teaching facilities that support U.N. Sustainable Development goals. It is designed with not only the indoor spaces in mind, but also the outdoor spaces. The school will be a thriving part of the local community and the outside world will become an extended classroom for the students.
Students up to grade nine will be taught here, with capacity for around 580 children. The school has a two-story design and a unique shape that’s somewhat like the letter C. The roof meets the ground, blending with and merging into the natural terrain. This creates a walkable green roof that’s accessible to the public.
There will be sports facilities, a library, music rooms and large teaching areas. The cool thing is that the interior spaces can be changed and shifted as needs arise. The building can also be expanded, should the school grow, and another story can be added if necessary. It’s a truly innovative and inspiring design, a perfect place for young minds to grow and blossom.
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Written by KC Morgan
