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Farm School in Vietnam by Vo Trong Nghia ArchitectsIf you want to build a society that values sustainable growth and environmental responsibility, the best investment you can make is early education. That's the approach <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/vo-trong-nghia-architects/" target="_blank">Vo Trong Nghia Architects</a> took in designing their recently completed Farming Kindergarten, a sustainable educational space topped with an accessible <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roof" target="_blank">green roof</a>. Located in Dongnai in southeastern Vietnam, this knot-shaped kindergarten was built with interactive energy-saving features to educate preschoolers on the importance of caring for the environment.1
farming kindergarten green roofIf you want to build a society that values sustainable growth and environmental responsibility, the best investment you can make is early education. That's the approach <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/vo-trong-nghia-architects/" target="_blank">Vo Trong Nghia Architects</a> took in designing their recently completed Farming Kindergarten, a sustainable educational space topped with an accessible <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roof" target="_blank">green roof</a>. Located in Dongnai in southeastern Vietnam, this knot-shaped kindergarten was built with interactive energy-saving features to educate preschoolers on the importance of caring for the environment.2
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Farm School in Vietnam by Vo Trong Nghia ArchitectsThese outdoor play spaces are also extended onto the vegetated roof, which doubles as an outdoor classroom where children can learn how to grow their own food.8
Vo Trong Nghia Architects farming kindergartenBuilt in a tropical climate, the spiraling green roof can stay lush year round and likely provide more than enough food for its 500 preschool children.9
farming kindergarten trinity knotTwo sloping ends of the triple ring-shaped structure are neatly tucked beneath a raised loop, landing flush with the three inner courtyards.10
farming kindergarten courtyardThese internal courtyards offer a protected and comfortable play space for the children.11
farming kindergarten by Vo Trong Nghia ArchitectsThese outdoor play spaces are also extended onto the vegetated roof, which doubles as an outdoor classroom where children can learn how to grow their own food.12
farming kindergarten renderingThe Farming Kindergarten received a Silver Provisional Certificate as a pilot project of LOTUS, a green rating system by the Vietnam Green Building Council.13
farming kindergarten renderingAn early rendering of the Farming Kindergarten.14
