Forest classrooms, Windermere, UK by Robert Gaukroger
Forest classrooms, Windermere, UK by Robert Gaukroger
Robert Gaukroger Designers has just completed this project of three classroom pods for a prep school in the Lake District, UK
The low-tech pods are made from English Chestnut shingles and a ribbed timber frame. They are connected by a deck constructed of timber and recycled plastic milk bottles which will become an outdoor forest classroom in the summer.
The classrooms are raised off the ground by Douglas Fir stilts which reduces heat loss in the winter and aids cooling in the summer. The buildings are highly insulated, reducing the need for heating.
One pod will be for sixth-year pupils as a transition into secondary school, while another will be an environmental learning classrooom.
Designer: Robert Gaukroger
Location: Elleray Prep School, Windermere, UK
Type Of Project: School
Structural Engineers: Frank Ward, Rg. Parkins,
Off Site Contructor: Cowley Timberwork
Design Team: Robert Gaukroger, Dan Kealty, Ryan Hartley
Floor Area: 180m2
Main contractor: RJL Joinary
Photographer: Sean Conboy
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