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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Rice field as part of SAA.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: The site location between the rice fi elds has enormous potential to become a nature-school that is a place of learning for children.

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    Plan, evevation, and existing site.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Exploded layer and materials.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Sections.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Sections.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Aerial view.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Unit module.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Snapshot.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Transferability for all.

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    Project entry 2011 - Socially-integrated rural school, Sukoharjo, Indonesia: Author portrait.

A fundamental element of this school project, Sekolah Alam Baki child-friendly learning located in central Java, is its pedagogic concept that strongly respects children’s rights. A focus is laid on imbuing all elements of the school program with the theme of respect for nature, such as through the teaching of sustainable farming methods and the principles of hydroponics. On a socio-economic level, the school is integrated within the local fabric and enables an on-site market involving the local community who also share in the educational benefits. The layout of the school complex reflects the holistic theoretical background. 

Last updated: March 31, 2011 Sukoharjo, Indonesia

Immediate school functions, agricultural areas and market places are integrated with high density on the site. The buildings are fabricated mainly from local materials and the efficient footprint area of the design appropriates less than 5% of the site area, thus maximizing the site availability for organic farming. Vegetation, integrated into façades and acting as an educational tool, contributes to shading and is combined with natural ventilation. The water concept includes rainwater collection and storage supplemented by the use of up to 85% of the site’s grey water.