7/31/2019 Vol 1 - 02 General Feb11

1/50

Produced by

Research, Innovation & Specifications Unit | Research & Procurement Branch| MOE

Copyright of Ministry of Education 2006

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any other information storage and

retrieval systems, without prior permission in writing from the copyright holder. Applications for use of

the information within should be addressed to Research & Procurement Branch, Infrastructure & Facility

Services Group, Ministry of Education.

7/31/2019 Vol 1 - 02 General Feb11

2/50

FOREWORD

The Ministry of Education has invested a great deal of resources into

developing its school buildings. Many existing schools have seen theirfacilities enlarged, renovated or rebuilt to purposefully fulfil the varying

needs and expectations of school educators and students alike.

Today, the design direction for schools is towards innovative, adaptable

and flexible learning environments. Being centres of teaching and

learning, it is an inarguable fact that the schools serve as important

models of inspiration for our young. Schools physical environments, at

the same time, serve as the platforms which facilitate their intellectual

and physical growth. Thus, it is of concern that our schools be built to be

conducive, efficient and easily maintainable.

The collaborative efforts of educators and designers will continue to be

helpful in creating desirable spaces to nurture our young. Improvements

that are responsive to the changing pedagogical styles will continue to

be expected of our school buildings. To assist schools and designers in

their tasks, Research & Procurement Branch (RPM) conducted a review of

the School Design Handbook and put together existing good practices as

well as fresh ideas on school design into this new 2006 edition.

As we resume our journey forward in school design and in garnering

even more learning points, it is hoped that the information herein would

help facility planners to design learning environments that will be

meaningful and enriching to both educators and students.

7/31/2019 Vol 1 - 02 General Feb11

3/50

School Design HandbookVol. 1

> GENERAL