NL Architects recently unveiled their competition-winning plans for a new school in Belgium that is completely covered with a green roof. Organized around a central 'heart', four branching arms pinwheel off the center to provide space for different grade levels. Daylighting, natural ventilation, photovoltaics, and wind power are used in conjunction to create an energy-efficient project, while gardens surrounding the Knokke-Heist school facilitate its connection with nature. The school's green features and innovative classroom design stand to place it at the forefront of the field of education.
