Particular focus was placed on the creation of:

• A quality school, designed with an aesthetic and functional architectural approach, allowing its civic role within the territory to be clearly recognised;
• A low-consumption, Low-Impact School, featuring minimal environmental impact with a reduced need for maintenance requirements;
• A sustainable school, constructed using eco-friendly materials that are locally sourced or recycled, in line with the principles of green building;
• An open school, an accessible and safe area with welcoming spaces for the community, usable beyond school hours;
• A "between Inside and outside" School, where external spaces are designed as integral to the learning experience and the psycho-physical development of children from the earliest stages of life. The classroom is at the heart of a flexible system capable of hosting diverse configurations and activities;
• A "school for the five senses", to promote a hands-on, movement-based learning experience that stimulates curiosity through the use of modular furnishings tailored to varied needs.

The proposal focuses on creating a highly efficient and environmentally optimised facility, from an energy efficiency and environmental perspective, aligned with:

• The objectives of the DNSH principle - Do No Significant Harm;
• The criteria of bioarchitecture, compliant with the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) regulations;
• Bioclimatic criteria, applying eco-sustainable solutions focused on a preliminary analysis of the site’s climatic and topographical conditions (e.g., hygrothermal climate, rainfall, availability of renewable resources, natural light, and acoustic climate).

The building was not conceived merely as a container for educational functions but as a space embodying the evolution of the educational system, increasingly oriented toward environmental sustainability and fostering an awareness of sustainability among children, parents, and school staff. This approach includes the provision of new educational spaces in direct contact with the earth, such as teaching gardens. Particular attention has therefore been given to the optimal design of forms, colours, light and materials, promoting a connection with nature and energy savings, thereby implementing key principles of bio-architecture. 

The proposed improvements have been designed to contribute to the creation of a healthy building that is easy to maintain, welcoming to the community, and centred on the well-being of children. The design encourages their engagement through play, experience and relationships.

Client: The Municipality of Isernia

Design: DM Consulting srl

Location: Isernia

Year: 2023

Construction Cost: € 1.737.000,00