Trees for Cities creates social cohesion!
9th August 2011‘Cracking Up’ Trees and Subsidence, ICF Chartered Forester Magazine, Adam Winson
25th September 2011Trees in relation to construction
This newly built kindergarten is a great example of using a sites existing trees as an asset not a constraint. It is located in the middle of a grove of chestnut trees and celebrates a sense of visual connection with the surrounding trees. Each classroom has a large panoramic window looking onto the chestnut trees and a skylight through which the tops of trees can be glimpsed.
There is now good evidence that access to nature contributes to the health and well-being of young people and significantly improves their powers of concentration, so the kids at this kindergarten should be off to a good start!
Architects: goya
Location: Guntramdorf, AustriaPhotos © Kurt Hoerbst
Location: Guntramdorf, AustriaPhotos © Kurt Hoerbst