Modular Adaptability- transformable architecture for rethinking the portable classroom-part2

Portable classrooms are often used as an affordable and temporary solution to overcrowded schools. At the most basic level, these structures need only provide an enclosed space that is large enough to hold class. However, as designers, we have the ability to go beyond basic functionality. Creating a modular unit that can adapt to a variety of curricular requirements provides a more impactful and dynamic learning environment for students. When the structure itself is thus integrated into the curriculum, the portable classroom becomes more than just an enclosure to hold class, it becomes a tool for learning. Before designing an adaptable, curricula-focused portable classroom, we researched several different classroom environments with a focus on how they related to their respective educational philosophies. Because our design is structured around early childhood development, our group toured a Montessori Training Center, the University of Minnesota Lab School, The Minnesota Science Museum, and Nova Classical Academy. Drawing upon this research, our design seeks to offer an interactive learning environment for both teachers and students. Additionally, the design strives to redefine performance standards for traditional portable classrooms through adaptability and efficient use of space. The portable classroom design is characterized by its rigid structural frame, which is based off the monocoque systems of ship construction. The wood frame not only provides enough structural ...



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