OUTSIDE the Box in Toronto, Ontario
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OUTSIDE the Box in Toronto
June 25, 2020
OUTSIDE the Box
Design: Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited
Location: Toronto, Canada
Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited with Wonder Inc. are please to unveil OUTSIDE the Box. This modular ‘front of classroom’ teaching support unit was designed to facilitate healthy, fresh air education during the time of COVID-19.
Medical experts have provided important guidelines that weigh the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission against the physical and mental health issues associated with the effect of school closures. Along with hygiene, screening and social distancing, the provision of good ventilation is understood to be an essential measure. Healthy building ventilation is provided either mechanically with fresh air supply systems that are integrated with the building HVAC system, and/or windows that provide a continuous cross-flow of outside air. In older schools, mechanical systems and windows that provide a comfortable and healthy cross breeze are very often lacking. Unfortunately, upgrading systems and buildings to provide adequate fresh air carries a great cost and takes considerable time.
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