Post by pyu on Oct 16, 2017 21:31:22 GMT -6
ENTRY #676073296
Design Statement:
UNITATIS
A learning environment for creative people from the Senegal region to work, learn, and create in unitatis (unity in latin).
This 1,200 square foot learning environment needs to be comfortable to meet the needs of all types of students. Whether that is the size, the color of the walls, or the amount of light that passes through, it all comes into play. This classroom was designed to have continual airflow and light coming from all sides.
The walls of the building are made from earth block. The columns are wood that is used to bolt the thin tin roof structure with joists and wooden rafters rotated at an angle to let air and light in.
Three different roof structures cover one continual space that is tied together by the tall timber posts. The classroom serves three different programs; lecture, studio, and a gallery space. Unified under three roof structures, it is one continual, open space.
The design intention of the classroom’s roof also provides a learning opportunity for the students. The roof is low enough for even the smallest children to be able to observe how the joists are connected to hold the roof up. This could be beneficial for their learning experience. They can also closely observe the open spaces in the earth bricks that create ‘windows’ that allow natural light and fresh air in.
Budget:
Foundation $800.00
Walling $5,750.00
Roofing $1,000.00
Wood Columns $850.00
Labor $650.00
Misc. $950.00
Total $ 10,000.00
UNITATIS
A learning environment for creative people from the Senegal region to work, learn, and create in unitatis (unity in latin).
This 1,200 square foot learning environment needs to be comfortable to meet the needs of all types of students. Whether that is the size, the color of the walls, or the amount of light that passes through, it all comes into play. This classroom was designed to have continual airflow and light coming from all sides.
The walls of the building are made from earth block. The columns are wood that is used to bolt the thin tin roof structure with joists and wooden rafters rotated at an angle to let air and light in.
Three different roof structures cover one continual space that is tied together by the tall timber posts. The classroom serves three different programs; lecture, studio, and a gallery space. Unified under three roof structures, it is one continual, open space.
The design intention of the classroom’s roof also provides a learning opportunity for the students. The roof is low enough for even the smallest children to be able to observe how the joists are connected to hold the roof up. This could be beneficial for their learning experience. They can also closely observe the open spaces in the earth bricks that create ‘windows’ that allow natural light and fresh air in.
Budget:
Foundation $800.00
Walling $5,750.00
Roofing $1,000.00
Wood Columns $850.00
Labor $650.00
Misc. $950.00
Total $ 10,000.00