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January 15 - 8 am
January 15 - 3pm
The large lawns to the east of the student center and academic building, as well as the grassy area in the northwestern corner of the property, are bathed in full to partial sunlight for most of the day throughout the year.The public faรงades of these two buildings face east, and are thus in shade every afternoon and evening, and the northern sides of all buildings are in shade daily. When covered in a full canopy of leaves, the woodland trees cast full shade on the understory below, with a small amount of dappled sunlight; when the trees are without leaves, the woodland understory is in partial shade. Tall trees in the woodland and specimen trees on the eastern side of campus cast lengthy shadows to the north, east, and west during the winter months.
THE WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts
Design Directives
June 15 - 8am
Planting choices throughout the campus should be determined in part according to the distribution of direct sunlight hours each area receives. According to Wayne Ottani, a certified arborist who has consulted with the school, some trees are slated to be removed from the woodland due to their deteriorating health, but sufficient shade will remain to provide a pleasant shady area in hot weather, when much of the campus will be in full sun.
June 15 - 3pm
Design features, such as gathering areas and an outdoor classroom, can be appropriately located in part by understanding sun and shadow patterns, to assure that they are sufficiently shaded to be cool in hot weather and to avoid glare from the sun. Particularly in this community, where the language is visual, seating areas should be arranged so that students have their backs to the sun and can clearly see the teacher sign and speak.
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN FIONA DUNBAR CYNDY FINE ASHLEY PELLETIER CONWAY SCHOOL OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
September 15 - 8 am
N Not for construction. This drawing is part of a student project and is not based on a legal survey.
September 15 - 3pm
Sun & Shadow
SPRING 2009
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