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29-03-2012
McBride Charles Ryan, Penleigh and Essendon grammar school
The dark silhouette recalling a traditional Australian home is the first thing that strikes us about the school building constructed by McBride Charles Ryan architectural studios.

28-03-2012
TAO: new elementary school in Xiaoquan
Nine hundred children can attend the new elementary school in Xiaoquan, completed to plans by architect Hua Li thanks to private financial contributions for rebuilding the school after the 2008 earthquake. Local materials and building techniques are used in a work that fits into its surroundings, avoiding the international “post-seismic” style in favour of a form of architecture demonstrating respect for local history.

14-03-2012
Maria Auxiliadora School: a sustainable reconstruction project for a better future
Architecture for Humanity supported the plan for this school as part of the “Happy Hearts Fund – Ing school reconstruction” project for providing a safe, sustainable school for kids in Los Calderones, Peru Following a major earthquake in 2007 (7.

28-02-2012
Mario Cucinella, School Project in Palestine
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon viewed Mario Cucinella’s "Green Schools" project on a recent visit to the occupied territories.

20-02-2012
St Luke's elementary school by Architype is the first BREEAM Excellent Primary School in Britain
The importance of introducing the younger generations to a more sustainable way of living with a lower environmental impact is underlined by the growing number of “green” schools.

17-02-2012
ACTIVE: an ecologically active material, good for people and the environment
The latest tests conducted by the department of chemistry, physics and electrochemistry of the University of Milan demonstrated that Active reduces pollution to below the 40 microg/m3 threshold in only three hours.

19-01-2012
COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, High School #9
High School #9 For the Visual and Performing Arts in Los Angeles, designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU architect Wolf D.Prix, has been awarded the 2011 Red Dot Design Award.

15-12-2011
Coffey Architects, library and music room
Coffey Architects of London have been awarded the 2011 Stephen Lawrence Prize for their expansion of St. Patrick’s School in London.