Energy Saving Infant and Primary School ‘Clara Campoamor’, Atarfe, Granada, Spain.

This building was designed from the start thinking about the most appropriate solar orientation for classrooms and sports areas. A longitudinal patio allows natural light and ventilation into the corridors, and the south elevation is equipped with adjustable shading devices that are used to regulate direct sunshine.

The building’s uniqueness lies in the use of different colour exposed concrete blocks. This minimised both the waste generated during construction, and subsequent maintenance costs.