Therefore, all spaces are designed to incorporate indigenous plants and vegetation where possible - the details of which will be agreed with and finalised by the sisters, staff, and students at the implementation stage. This inclusive process increases a sense of ownership and pride in the local community. The green wall also increases the children’s connection to nature while reducing the tall impression of the building by getting narrower with each storey.
Disaster Resilience Education In earthquake-prone areas, it is vital that children learn about disaster risk reduction in school. It is also vital that schools have open areas for emergency escape and congregation in the case of future earthquakes. Finally, the whole building is designed to educate in disasterresilient construction by including sculptures of building sections on site.
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