schools of the future

Zero carbon schools

Zero carbon schools – are they possible? Not with the current targets that expect every school to become a miniature power station, argues Richard Brailsford. But the targets are achievable if we take a holistic approach, Richard says – and encourage whole towns to work together to meet their energy needs with renewables.

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Parents blind to design

A YouGov survey, commissioned by international architect Gensler, has revealed that only 6% of parents consider the design of a school’s learning environment in their top three criteria for school selection, and that 52% of parents chose geographical location and quality of teaching as the key drivers for school choice, closely followed by academic results at 51%.

The furniture debate

On a special feature on school furniture, Sean McDougall argues that we need a radical overhaul of how we design school furniture and argues that sitting comfortably really can make the difference to the way we learn in schools.

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Making Spaces

When two theatre and lighting designers turned to classroom design, they revolutionised the use of light, sound and projection in lessons. Cathy Cross and Ben Willetts explain how.

Zero carbon schools

Learning outside the classroom

'Learning outside the classroom' is an initiative inspiring not just teachers, but also architects. Helen Nichols reports on inspiring projects getting communities to make the most of their outdoor environments.

The top ten tips for choosing an off-site contractor

Off-site construction sounds like a gift from heaven - you get a brand new school with none of the disruption of building work. But make sure you’re choosing a reliable contractor - with these top ten tips from David Johnson.

essential reading

Moving to Secondary School

Moving to Secondary School helps teachers to understand and ease children's anxieties and to focus on the positive.

How to Improve your School

This impressive book on school improvement is based on research into the experiences of pupils in UK schools

Improving School Behaviour

This book makes available to practitioners and students the frameworks and ideas, which will help them, minimize behaviour difficulty in school.

in the latest issue

Furniture for the Future
The latest thinking in school furniture design.
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Diploma design
Creative school designs for diploma students across the country.
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A lick of paint
Refurbishment and remodelling
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The mobile classroom
New Line Learning academy’s Plaza
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Integration Project
Turning three successful schools into one London campus for children with physical disabilities.
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Outsider art
Involving pupils in their environment through artwork.
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Points system please!
The restrictions school designers have to overcome.
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Winning- bids
BSF advice.

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