The architecture of learning environments and community integration

This thesis is focused on architectural theories and design concepts which will add to the discourse of the what learning environments should or could be in the 21st century. It is based on the idea that spaces for learning need to be more “alive and that architecture can stimulate positive social interaction between people. The current public education system and its related standards, requirements and policies, with regards to physical learning spaces, does not address the present needs of children as it ought to. Many schools in South Africa are not built and designed to function as sustainable buildings and they often do not cater for the economic, environmental or social needs of current and future learners, teachers and community members.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Botha, Lezanne

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Noero, Jo
• Coetzer, Nic

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5604

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5604