{"title":"Sharon Wright","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the fabric of community and education within urban environments. Her works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eCommunity Schools\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUrban Schools\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the challenges and opportunities present in shaping inclusive, culturally rich learning spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in themes of social engagement and cultural identity, Wright’s books invite readers to consider the broader arts and culture landscape influencing contemporary education. Her thoughtful approach illuminates the intersection of policy, community, and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"community-schools-by-helen-taylor-9781914124372","title":"Community Schools","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchools have the potential to empower communities by connecting people better with the places they live. But how can these benefits be baked into a design brief?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs complex institutions, schools not only provide education and pastoral care for children as they grow and develop, but also act as workplaces for staff and civic assets or hubs for the wider community. Yet they're not often perceived to be critical infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunity Schools\u003c\/i\u003e reconsiders what is required from physical school environments, building on the learning gathered from the sector over the past two decades. To meet the new social, environmental, and economic challenges, it advocates designing differently, both in terms of the form that buildings take and the evaluation of their impact and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy calling for a reframing of the way that schools are regarded as community-wide amenities, this book explores the potential for architects to deliver design in a manner that supports healthy lifestyles and promotes wellbeing. Through encouraging social connections, new possibilities open up for educational facilities to become open, welcoming, and inclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 12 international case studies from practices including: Architype, Argyll + Bute, Bogle Architects, DRMM, Revaerk, Scott Brownrigg, and XDGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey themes of wellbeing, connectivity, inclusion, indicators and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guidance and learning points throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new design brief for community schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605238497516,"sku":"9781914124372","price":106.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781914124372-community-schools.jpg?v=1778128683"},{"product_id":"urban-schools-by-helen-taylor-9781859468814","title":"Urban Schools","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen space is tight, how can a city provide the best education experience for children? Is a multi-storey school really a poor option? Can high-quality play opportunities be provided without playgrounds?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrban Schools\u003c\/em\u003e explores the design of schools in urban settings, the increased challenges in meeting the typical expectations of school design, and what the successful new typology of a school in a city might be. A practical guide as well as a theoretical exploration of ideas, this book outlines successful international contemporary and historical case studies, providing much-needed guidance for architects and others working in education design in dense urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608237293804,"sku":"9781859468814","price":98.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781859468814-urban-schools.jpg?v=1778191968"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sharon-wright.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}