This project presents an architectural master thesis within
the field of sustainability. The project is developed by Saraj
Adham Al-Yousefy at Aalborg University 4th semester.
The project presents a design approach to a new kindergarten
at Karolinelund, Aalborg and it has dealt with the
integrated design process (IDP) by Mary-Ann Knudstrup
which consists of 5 phases; Problem identification, analysis,
sketching, synthesis and presentation. The project
seeks to design a kindergarten where children, parents
and the pedagogues can be in a safe environment and
the kindergarten should be framed as the second home
for children. Energy frame, indoor climate and sufficient
daylight have been the primary criteria for the design
along with the functional investigations that have been
examined in the process. Aesthetically the project seeks
to design a building where the spatial quality can relate
to the children’s development of motor skills and the
development of children’s stimulation of senses. This
is done by the visual qualities in the building between
children and the adults and also by creating a transition
between the learning zones and the social zones of the
kindergarten.