PROJECT PROPOSAL

Debt, marginalization, energy poverty, and climate vulnerabilit y are just some of the challenges facing developing countries in today’s t imes. Education is a crucial aspect of improving the quality of life that exist s in these developing countries. Economic vitality is driven by the increase in f uture job placement caused by adept schooling. Self-sufficiency in educational infrastructure will help to protect nations, such as Kenya, from climate vulne rability and related issues.

The Braeburn Group of International Schools is funding the reno vation of one of their upper level schools. Utilizing a holistic approach that celebrates the existing culture and vernacular, the project will comprise of a preparatory school based in Nairobi, Kenya. The interiors of the school will be designed to enhance the success of students post-graduation to help them be come productive citizens, and to ensure a happy and sustained livelihood a fter schooling. Primary users will include students, ages 14-18, in addition to teachers, faculty, and supporting members of the community. While maintaining the pragmatic standards of all Braeburn Schools, the design will take into co nsideration the following existing issues in educational interiors: Community I nvolvement, Classroom Confinement, Acoustical Interference, and Social & Em otional Wellbeing.