Forest house - A sustainable institution of the future

Tudborg, Anne Sofie Yde

4. term

Architecture, Master

2019

2019-05-22

148 pages

This thesis project revolves around a design of an integrated institution placed in Dyrhaven in Skanderborg, which is a recreational area containing large areas of forest and lakes. The greatest and fastest learning we experience in childhood, therefore, this period is a great starting point for the rest of our lives. This is why it’s important to put a big focus on the surroundings and relationships that children are expose to already from the beginning of their lives. A large part of today’s institutions are older buildings whose main purposes have not been childcare, and the outdated conditions can have a negative impact on children’s development. Therefore, it is important to make an effort to create the best possible framework for children’s development in the institution In addition, energy and sustainability are also an important issue during this time, it is important to think about the planet that we must pass on to the future generations; therefore this project strives to create a new institution for today’s and future children. Where there is focus on development, energy and sustainability. The institution will form the framework for 140 children with in the area of around 1700 m2. Through the Integrated Design process, the project takes shape and integrates various topics such as early childhood development, the approach of Reggio Emilia and sustainability in relation to energy. The integrated institution aims for an energy frame of BR20 (low-energy), in addition, the project has a great focus on ensuring good indoor climate conditions in relation to daylight, acoustics and thermal and atmospheric indoor climate. The project also works with integrating and using materials with one a low CO2 imprint on the environment.

BÆREDYGTIGHED ; INSTITUTION ; SKOV ; børnehave ; vuggestue ; børn

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