Researchers in Denmark are heading towards new school renovation concepts. «It is easier to gain people`s attention for the need to change and to significantly increase the quantity and quality of energy-efficient retrofits in Europe, when public authorities have a good approach. »
Kirsten Engelund Thomsen...
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New paths of participation 
Architecture is Participation, said Susanne Hofmann.
In 2001 Susanne Hofmann founded the „Die Baupiloten“ („Construction pilots“), a practice of lateral thinkers, nevertheless, effective builders : good architecture, energy efficiency and the creative integration of the users can also be realized with a tight budget. The school renovation projects...
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The German «Bauteam» – cooperative planning approaches for high quality and low cost construction 
How to overcome quite common problem of 'gap' between construction planners and construction companies?
Possible solution in some cases could be in cooperation model, said Cornelia Becker.
Cornelia Becker studied architecture in Weimar and Mainz. Currently she works as the managing director of the architectural office «agn over architekten...
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Patterns of successful cooperation models in sustainable school renovation 
A dialog between practice and research – how to initiate a game change? What are the enablers for a change in current practice of school building renovation? This was the key question of a «Renew School» technical workshop in Stuttgart. Keynote presentations from architects and researchers disclosed the... Posts for Diversity in School Design
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