Today we will introduce the case of an extended house, a school built inside a container.
Located 30 kilometers west of Madrid, the Educan Multispecies School is a very unique building. It is not only an educational institution, but also a model of an ecosystem. This prefabricated extended building not only provides space for close interaction between humans and animals, but also fully considers ecological balance and environmental protection in its design.
The Educan Multispecies Container School is characterized by its design that can accommodate the lives of various animals. All kinds of animals can live together here, from two Belgian Malinois to owls, swifts, kestrels and sparrows. The deeper meaning of this environmentally friendly container building is a response to rapid urban development and advanced agricultural development, aiming to solve ecological problems.
The container extended building itself incorporates the multispecies design concept. The classrooms are not only used for class training for people, but also provide a training place to meet the exercise needs of animals. The bird's nest is located on the upper floor of the prefab house, providing birds with a good view and living environment. This design not only promotes ecological balance, but also benefits the surrounding environment.
In terms of materials and construction, the Educan Multispecies School also takes environmental protection and sustainability into full consideration. It uses a variety of recycled materials, including shipping containers, cast-in-place concrete, steel, and recycled wood, to achieve the goal of reducing waste. In addition, the container building is equipped with an automatic air conditioning system and manual bioclimate control elements to minimize energy consumption.
The construction of the Educan Multispecies School is not only an exploration of multispecies ecosystems, but also an attempt at agro-architecture. Agro-architecture is often overlooked in the architectural world, but it also holds great potential for architectural innovation and environmental exploration.