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Research Summary Research Questiåon
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Children’s physical development is one of the crucial elements of Montessori education. The waving non-flat surface shapes on the floors and walls create an environment that is close to nature and helps to improve children’s physical abilities.
How can the Monterssori education model and sustainable design strategies balance the inequality in education between low & high income families in Boston?
Traditional Students
Discovery
ELA 79%
MATH 86%
ELA MATH 60% 59%
4th Grade
• No Grading System • Open Classroom • No boundary between ages • Natural Materials
ELA 51%
Boston Children’s Population • City of Boston : Mostly low-income families • Surburbs around Boston : Mostly high-income families & middle-income families Most of the low-income families stay in Boston, and high-income families tend to live in 6,165 suburban areas which have a lot of educational options. This 1,011 creates educational inequality Low -income High-income between low and high-income -5,993 communities.
3rd Grade
ELA MATH 22% 43%
MATH 65%
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4th Grade
Research: ELA & Math Test Result (Framing, 2019)
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Site Analysis - East Boston Branch Public Library
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Eyelevels: To help communication between adults and children. To match heights of eyelevels.
Open space: Improve children’s social interaction and provide gathering space.
Individuality: To be independent. Private space to work and study to improve.
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Boston User Profile
• SQF : 930,000 • LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. • Public Park in front of the library. Children could access the park easily.
Applying sustainability = Reduce overall school expenses • Improve indoor air quality • Sustainable design • Acoustic solutions etc..
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Physical Development: Children improve their physical development by using indoor playing areas.
Collaboration : Studying together and motivating each other.
The population of residents in Boston
Solution Unaffordable for lowincome families • Specially trained teachers • Natural materials • Big open Space
Design Icons
Middle-Income
Achievement gap proves inequality between low-income and high-income communities Problem
Sustainable Design • Is there greenery to improve indoor air quality? • Are there farming areas to raise vegetables/fruits? • Is there nature and animals in the kindergarten? • Are interior finishes made of natural materials?
Location/ Site Analysis - Boston, MA
Freedom Socialization
Criticism
Montessori Method • Is there space that could align children’s eye levels and adults’ eye levels? • Are there open spaces and gathering spaces to improve the socialization of children? • Do indoor/outdoor play areas have non-flat surfaces to improve children’s physical development? • Are there private spaces for children to be independent?
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Sustainability
Sustainability: Children learn agriculture, sustainability and the importance of nature.
Families: Families from different nationalities, backgrounds and environments.
Existing Building
• Improve Indoor Air quality • Non-Hvac System • Interior Plants and flowers • LEED Certifications • Natural Material • Recycle water systems • Recycle station
Discovery: Children improve their research ability and have curiosity about nature.
Teachers: Specially trained teachers for the Montessori method.
Public Park
Farmers : Teaching children sustainability and how to raise vegetables and fruits.
Location Map
Children: Children from diverse places and environments. Children who want to learn with the Montessori method.
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Play Time: Children play wherever they want. They can play in the inside play area, outdoor play area and open libraries
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Study Time: Children learn agricalture, cooking, sustainable education, and farming. Lunch, Snack Time: Sometimes children have lunch/snack with communities from the public.
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Inspirations
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Circulation Diagram-2nd Floor
Block Diagram-2nd Floor
Bubble Diagram-2nd Floor
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Bubble Diagram-1st Floor
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This Montessori Kindergarten is located in China and was designed by Italian architects. The core concept of this kindergarten is “the conscious adult, and the prepared environment” according to the article. A lot of natural materials were used for this building and the color selection of finishes could attract children to enjoy the space.
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Block Diagram- 1st Floor
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Programming For Children
• 1st Floor 1. Teacher’s Room For Community 2. Play Area/Class Room & Children 3. Conference Room For Teachers 4. Stairs/Sliders /Bathroom 5. Bathroom (For visiBoundary between tors) indoor & outdoor 6. Bathroom (For Children) Access 7. Entrance (Bubble diagram) 8. Lobby Access for 9. Big Hall children 10. Dining 11. Kitchen Access for communities 12. Storage 13. Pantry Access for teachers
• 2nd Floor 14. Teacher’s Room 15. Open Library 16. Corridor 17. Stairs/Sliders 18. Bathroom (For Children) 19. Art Room 20. LAB 21. Bath (For Teachers’) 22. Individual Study Area
• Outdoor Area 22. Slope 23. Net Play Area 24. Sand Play Area 25. Pool 26. Jungle Gym 27. Animals 28. Farming Area 29. Non-flat Area
Circulation Diagram- 1st Floor Yumika Onuma, ID 490 Senior Thesis 2, Professor Sarah Perry,
Final Thesis Presentation