Biophilic by Design: Reimagining Urban School Roofs as Outdoor Classrooms

Let’s talk about Unoccupied Roofs in Urban Schools

Unoccupied Roofs are untapped assets of Urban Schools.

Unoccupied Roofs are untapped assets of Urban Schools.

Hardscapes were redesigned as biophilic play areas.

A key design strategy: to utilize the unoccupied roofs to maximize the outdoor spaces for the campus

Unoccupied roof of Avenues Shenzhen Primary School is transformed into a biophilic movement space shaded by a breathable tensile canopy. Through thoughtful interventions, roof can be converted into outdoor Learning Environments.