THE ROLE OF NEUROSCIENCE IN

SCHOOLS AND LEARNING

ENVIRONMENTS.
Literature case study – DPS kindergarden school,Bangalore.

Architects: Khosla Associates The classrooms on either side flank an 8ft

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India wide single loaded corridor and open
Area: 35000.0 ft2 up to a central open- to-sky courtyard.
Project Year: 2013
Concept : they adopted a basic 35×20 ft classroom module,
stacked it horizontally and vertically like building blocks, with
a repetitive exposed concrete structure to which they
added layers of intervention. kindergarten facility has 25
classrooms, and with 40 children a class, a total strength of
1000.Goal : creating a warm, playful and welcoming
environment for young children that would be filled with
colours, natural light and ventilation that provides a different
learning environment
Daylight Maximum use of natural daylight used. horizontal
and vertical pergolas and a combination of two
different patterns of Jaali on the exterior that
create interesting patterns on the building at
different times of the day. Energy efficient and cost
effective approach that utilizes minimal electrical
load during the day due to effective harnessing of
breezes and adequate natural light during the day.
Colour
The building's key features include
a rich colour palette inspired by
regional architecture and
textilesThe corrugated sheets also
gave us the opportunity to play
with pattern and use tropical
colours typical of the vernacular
architecture of the region.
Outdoor learning
The central linear open-to –sky
court that runs the entire length
of the building is the soul of the
school and facilitates learning
outside the classroom. The
temperate climate of Bangalore
allows for open to sky discussion
on benches surrounding the
courtyard trees or on the steps of
the corridors.
Ventilation

vernacular terracotta jaalis (shading and ventilation

screens used traditionally in India) that wrap around
parts of the building and are included on both sides
of each classroom to facilitate adequate cross
ventilation from NE to SW. The jaalis cut down the sun
especially on the western face of the building where
we have effectively used them in breakout areas.

patterns
horizontal and vertical pergolas and a
combination of two different patterns of jaali on
the exterior that create interesting patterns on
the building at different times of the day.
Various shapes and patterns are used in the jallis
as well as the furnitures. Basic shapes are also
intorduced
Play area
There is a play area in the
inner courtyard open to
sky with small colourful
play equipments.
Pros
-Inter relation of closed
and open spaces for
learning.
-Use of jallis that allow
maximum ventilation and
allow diffused light in the
classroom
-Simple and easy way
finding layout
-Cross ventilations in class rooms
-Child friendy furnitures
-Extensive use of bright colors
-Provision for play
-Incorprated basic patterns and shapes as
building elements
-Low cost materials.
-Open spaces , no hidden corners
Cons
-lack of library or reading
spaces
-No noise control
provided
Example : play area and
open learning