Just a quick note to give you an idea of what direction we are headed in:
How to increase the amount of light in a classroom? Increase the ratio of the surface area of the exterior, sun-seeking wall, to the interior, sun-fearing walls. Example: Marina City Towers, Chicago, IL. The Marina City Towers, have a petal shape, stemming from a dark center, the rooms reach out and therefore, the exterior walls have the greatest surface area. The rooms do not have to get sun on more than one side, but by enlongating the exterior surface and shortening the other three surfaces, more sunlight can enter the space. It's almost like a sun scoop in plan.
How to increase the amount of light in a classroom? Increase the ratio of the surface area of the exterior, sun-seeking wall, to the interior, sun-fearing walls. Example: Marina City Towers, Chicago, IL. The Marina City Towers, have a petal shape, stemming from a dark center, the rooms reach out and therefore, the exterior walls have the greatest surface area. The rooms do not have to get sun on more than one side, but by enlongating the exterior surface and shortening the other three surfaces, more sunlight can enter the space. It's almost like a sun scoop in plan.
(Floor plan of Marina City Towers, Chicago, IL)
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