The Role of Schools in Shaping the Narrative of Sustainable Architecture
Keywords:
Sustainable schools, Green technologies, Energy consumption, Renewable materialsAbstract
Building schools with a sustainable approach is crucial for preserving the environment and educating future generations about environmental issues. Sustainable schools aim to reduce energy consumption, use renewable materials, create green spaces, and integrate sustainability concepts into the curriculum. These goals contribute to improving the quality of life for students and teachers, reducing operational costs, and increasing public awareness of environmental protection. Green schools are institutions based on environmental sustainability principles that seek to create a constructive environment for fully utilizing resources and opportunities inside and outside the school. They focus on continuous education and training, enhancing environmental knowledge and literacy while promoting gradual changes in students' beliefs and behaviors. Green spaces have been shown to have restorative effects, contributing to positive physiological effects, reducing stress-related diseases, and helping in quicker stress recovery. There is no correct education for sustainability education, but there is a consensus that active, participatory, and experiential learning methods should be used. Five identified educational elements cover a set of approaches or teaching methods teachers may use to incorporate into the learning environment: reflective practice, critical reflection, systems thinking and analysis, collaborative learning, creative thinking for future scenarios, and collaborative learning. In conclusion, building schools with a sustainable approach is necessary for environmental preservation and educating future generations about environmental issues. By incorporating green technologies like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, schools can create a more sustainable environment, improve students' academic performance, and foster a sense of environmental responsibility
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