PRIMARY SCHOOL SIZE AND DESIGN PHILOSOPHY : Study on planning for school building of Hampshire in England

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the size of primary school and planning philosophy for school building through the guideline "Design for Learning" published by the Department of Education of Hampshire in England. The results are as follows : 1) The size of primary schools in Hampshire is smaller, and the number of the schools is larger than those in Japan. 2) "Design for learning" refers to the effects of school buildings to children, the impact of child development and principle for design. 3) Learning Through Landscape in Hampshire promotes the practical use of outdoor space in school.