NGUYEN QUOC TUAN

advisor

nuce.edu.vn/en

Vietnam

historical urban & architecture + public spaces and its changing under the impact of social /… more

Hello Amin Barzanji,

First of all, I have an interesting impression about your project. Shape of blocks seem lively, evoking creativity and excitement for the students. Shaping the façade looks modern, shown a dynamic impression for the school.

However, because your images do not have information about the site, so I am not sure about the climate and ecological conditions here. I assume it's somewhere in Iraq - where the climate is dry and hot during the daytime - when this school opens.

Given that climate, I'm afraid you should pay attention to the following issues:
- Create covered walkways between the blocks.
- Open the empty space inside big blocks, with roof covers atrium.
- The façade should reduce the using of glass to minimize the influence of hot sunshine, it should be replaced or covered with sunshade structures with certain openings to prevent sunlight entering the room.
- First floor can open many spaces to allow wind blows into the block, combining some pools inside or at the wind blowing direction for natural cooling at a low cost.

In general, this is a project that chooses modern architectural form, because it is your choice. For me, I expect you to have a little bit more local culture and climate features, so it will be more interesting with me.

Finally, I wish you continue to be fascinated with architecture and having more interesting projects.

Nguyen.