TG Escapes modular eco-buildings use modern methods of construction, traditional materials and sophisticated technology, to create a standalone timber frame space that is net-zero in operation.
They have provided over 800 buildings UK-wide and were awarded Contractor of the Year at the 2021 Education Estates Awards.
Biophilic design for special needs settings
The use of biophilic design principles, natural materials, easy access to the outdoors and natural light from floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows, as well as sun pipes, make the buildings particularly well suited to special needs settings.
The heightened senses of autistic children can make it difficult for them to focus in traditional educational settings. Natural materials can help to create a more calming and stimulating environment for these children, which can lead to improved learning outcomes.
Natural materials to improve focus
In addition to reducing sensory overload, studies have shown that natural materials can also help to improve focus and concentration in autistic children. For example, one study found that children with autism who were exposed to natural light were able to pay attention for longer periods of time than those who were not.
Natural materials can also help to promote creativity and imagination. Autistic children often have vivid imaginations, and natural materials can provide a stimulating environment for them to explore. For example, one study found that children with autism who were given access to natural materials were more likely to engage in imaginative play than children who were not.
Watch a video about the TG Escapes building at The Shires at Oakham
One TG Escapes customer is The Shires at Oakham, part of the Acorn Care Group, a residential special school for young people with a diagnosis of autism.
Their Head of School said of their TG Escapes Eco Building: “We wanted to embrace learning without walls and the design of our new school building opens up our classrooms to the outdoors so wonderfully, the opportunities are endless!”
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