Green Evolution

  • The cheerful entrance veranda of the kindergarten section featuring terracotta cladding, colourful windows made from salvaged wood and stone seaters.

  • The backyard was transformed into an exciting annex to the classrooms with beautiful planters and rain chains!

  • Dark and dull classrooms were transformed into vibrant, colourful and eco-sensitive spaces.

  • Multiple classrooms were connected to facilitate group learning and common activities!

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Sherwood Hall Renovation, Chetpet, Chennai

Built-up area: 10,000 SF

Configuration: Ground floor of the school

Year of Completion: 2019

Scope: Architecture and Construction Management

Summary: A comprehensive renovation of the kindergarten section of the school to enable a Montessori system of learning.

What makes this green?

A comprehensive renovation that transformed the dark and uninspiring spaces of the kindergarten section of the school into vibrant and cheerful spaces. Larger windows were created to bring in more natural light. Eco-friendly materials such as terracotta tiles, kadappa stone and salvaged wood were used in the execution. The rainwater harvesting infrastructure was overhauled to make it more effective. Beautiful rain chains were incorporated to make it easy for children to learn about rain water harvesting. Energy efficient LED lights and BLDC fans replaced old, inefficient lights and fans.