Good environmental conditions - achieved as far as possible by natural means - has been a key part of the design. Classrooms have higher than average ceilings and south facing classrooms are shielded from the highest sun by brise soleil. Terraces are light in colour to reflect light into ground floor classrooms. High mass building elements are used to reduce summer heat gain. Naturally cool air is circulated in the building overnight and used for cooling during the day. Ventilation chimneys at the rear of classrooms extract naturally warm air.
