While designing a quality school, the following design priorities should be considered:
- Safety and security: Ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and the building itself.
- Accessibility: Making the school accessible to students of all abilities and disabilities. Flexibility and adaptability: Designing spaces that can be easily adapted and modified for different uses and activities.
- Sustainability: Incorporating sustainable design elements, such as natural lighting and energy-efficient systems, to reduce the school’s environmental impact.
- Technology integration: Incorporating technology into the design to support teaching and learning.
- Collaborative spaces: Providing spaces for students and teachers to collaborate, such as project rooms and shared learning spaces.
- Acoustics: Designing spaces with good acoustics to support speech intelligibility and reduce noise levels.
- Natural light and ventilation: Incorporating natural light and ventilation to improve the learning environment and promote student well-being.
- Aesthetics: Creating an aesthetically pleasing environment that supports student engagement and pride in their school.