ECO FRIENDLY SCHOOL RAT TRAP BRICK MASONRY; The cavities in the

masonry act as thermal insulators. Thus, the

THE MATERIALS TO CONSTRUCT THE SCHOOL ARE ALL ECO interiors remain cooler in summer and warmer
FRIENDLY AND DOES NOT HARM THE ENVIRONMENT. in winter.
ALSO, THE METHOD AND MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION Rat Trap masonry uses fewer bricks and mortar
USED ARE SUCH THAT REDUCES THE TOTAL HEAT OF THE reducing the cost of masonry up to 30% when
BUILDING. compared with conventional brick masonry.
OVER HANGS ; Overhang is a protruding structure that may
provide protection for lower levels. Also, stops sunlight
from directly entering the window.

FORM : THE HEXAGON SHAPE USED HERE

SYMBOLISES FUN WITH DISCIPLINE

SOLAR PANELS; USED TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY

THROUGH SUNLIGHT.

CONCEPT
DIPSHIKHA METI SCHOOL
LOCATION -RUDRAPUR,BANGLADESH
ARCHITECT-ANNA HERINGER, EIKE ROSWAG
CLIENT - DIPSHIKHA SOCIETY FOR VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT
BUILT AREA- 325 M²
CLIMATE- THE CLIMATE IS GENERALLY MILD IN WINTER
AND HOT IN SUMMER.
A design based on regional construction methods and local materials but
introducing new approaches.
On the ground floor with its thick earth walls, three classrooms are located
each with their own access opening to an organically shaped system of
‘caves’ to the rear of the classroom.
The classrooms on the first floor have walls of slatted bamboo that
allow diffused light into the space as well as natural ventilation.
The corrugated iron roof allows water to be dispersed onto the ground and
absorbed naturally.
The upper floor is by contrast light and open, the openings in its bamboo
walls offering sweeping views across the surroundings, its large interior
providing space for movement.

CASE STUDY
SITE LOCATION; NAGPUR,
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.

Kadamba
Height : 15-18m
Foliage : 8-10m
Kadamba is a tropical,
evergreen tree with upright
growth and spreading
branches.

Palash tree

Height : 15-18m

Foliage : 8-10m

Diameter : 12inches

The leaves are leathery and big and

can grow upto 16 cm in width.
Banyan Tree
Height : 18 -25m
Foliage: 15-20m
Diameter: 4m

SITE ANALYSIS
It is an evergreen tree.