4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Green School New Zealand Campus designed to inspire students Michael suggests that neuro-architecture, as it is known, should be the starting point of every structure’s design. from page 3 Industrial | Commercial | Residential PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES ACROSS THE NORTH ISLAND (06) 759 - 0414 Sustainable Glulam Timber in Classroom Environment Talk to us today if you are embarking on a Green Star or Living Building Challenge. +64 9 253 9349 www.timberlabsolutions.com New Plymouth Joinery Designer Kitchens | Laundries | Bathrooms | Appliance Packages | All Joinery 6 8 8 8 6 8 86 design@newplymouthjoinery.co.nz Innovative Individual Design. . . . . . CONTRACT I NG LTD BRIAN MARTIN PILE DRIVING | RETAINING WALLS | DRILLING FOUNDATIONS | SHEET PILING | CRANE WORK Proud to be associated with Green School New Zealand info@bmartincontracting.co.nz | www.bmartincontracting.co.nz Fabric Structures is a leader in creative fabric architecture. CONTACT US CALL +64 (09) 303 4373 | EMAIL INFO@FABRICSTRUCTURE.CO.NZ CANOPIES / ENCLOSURES METAL MESH INTERIORS FACADES Michael says it has been important for him to be involved in the design of the campus, throughout its journey. “Buildings can affect how we feel, they may even induce a physical response. “Humanity knows how to build joy and inspire through construction. Think museums, art galleries and dictator’s castles. Typically, we do not build this way for our children, but we should.” Michael suggests that neuro-architecture, as it is known, should be the starting point of every structure’s design, especially those containing our most precious community members — our children. “It is unlikely you can think outside the box while sitting inside one. You have to teach sustainable future inside an example of sustainability. GSNZ teaches sustainability so we must do sustainability. “We do this mainly through considered materials selection, supply chain interrogation, sophisticated digital design, offsite manufacturing and modern building techniques. “GSNZ buildings have been by design faster to build, higher performing and less wasteful than most others by quite a margin — 60% less to landfill.” GSNZ is an international destination school with half the learners from abroad, attracting whole families that especially immigrate to New Zealand for GSNZ. “Many nationalities and cultures are represented in our diverse roll. The school is aimed at families who are searching for choice and community. “We are now back to our Pre-Covid roll projection and ultimately we’re looking at a roll of 500 from Year 1 through to Year 13.” Following a short break at the end of Stage Two, a third stage will develop planned infrastructure to support the school’s continued growth.
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