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Fundamentals In Nature, Andrea Quam
Fundamentals In Nature, Andrea Quam
Theses and Dissertations
This project explores innovative methodologies for design education. It is an investigation of teaching design fundamentals in an outdoor classroom.
Integrating Nature Into Urban Educational Environments, Caroline Anne Davenport
Integrating Nature Into Urban Educational Environments, Caroline Anne Davenport
Theses and Dissertations
Urban educational environments struggle to offer green space and natural light to their students. Studies have shown that exposure to natural elements, such as natural light, ventilation and vegetation improves student performance and concentration. The Waldorf School understands a child's innate need for natural learning; making it a natural choice when studying design options that integrating nature into the educational environment. The emphasis on nature based learning in the curriculum leads Waldorf to be the perfect school to test the boundaries of what is possible in urban educational environments. The project integrates nature into an urban adaptive re-use school environment, …