Ecopolis Plaza by Ecosistema Urbano
Constructing children’s playgrounds in antiquated industrial parks may not seem like the best idea. But this is马德里– and taking advantage of any and every available square meter has become an art form in the Spanish capital. Ecopolis Plaza is yet another example of creative城市可重用性, but its focus on education makes it truly unique. A public nursery school is located at the heart of the plaza, which is designed to bring together community, sustainability, and education in one very brightly colored building.
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西班牙建筑公司EcoSistema Urbanohas once again managed to transform an unlikely area into a sustainable, family-friendly community center, much like its空军树项目在Vallecas。然而，这次该项目旨在成为一个“开放式环境教室”，用于教授儿童的益处降低能耗。
Built in 2009, Ecopolis Plaza is a childcare center in Rivas Vaciamadrid. Located about 20 km (12.4 miles) outside Madrid Centro, Rivas Vaciamadrid is currently one of the fastest growing municipalities in Spain. Previously known more for its industrial areas, Rivas Vaciamadrid has recently seen an abundance of renovation and revitalization with new urbanization projects.
虽然Ecopolis Plaza当然不是最明显的旅游目的地之一，但您不需要地图，方向，甚至是街道名称来找到它：它的亮黄色和几何设计使这座建筑几乎不可能错过。
它的结构被描述为“帆布状壳延伸到雕塑钢框架”，它拥有现代苗圃学校和家庭中心的所有气质。虽然颜色是最值得注意的特征，但建筑物大量配备实用green特征。其阴影背后的策略是控制多层建筑内的温度，并在室外游乐区提供阴影。可伸缩色调还允许最佳的有机园艺，该园艺被纳入儿童的“许多活动。除了战略结构设计外，Ecopolis Plaza还包括多个太阳能电池板和一个围绕天然水净化系统的大型游乐区。
Although the ideas embodied by the Ecopolis Plaza are not uncommon in today's urban design trends, here these elements offer more than just a pleasant ambience of “greenness” – they show the children the full cycle of energy consumption and the importance of conservation.
Adjacent to the school are two smaller structures, the “solar house” and the “energy agency.” Thanks to the open access of these structures, children (and residents) can actually see the benefits of incorporating sustainable solar and landscaping strategy within the architectural design process. It is first-hand sustainability education at its best.
Ecopolis Plaza highlights the city’s dedication to sustainable design education within the community. It is a highly commendable project for an area that might not otherwise be noticed for its design features. The plaza was built on the idea that it’s never too early to educate children on the benefits of conservation. Certainly, with the implementation of Ecosistema Urbano’s design, Rivas Vaciamadrid has become a standout example of successfully blending urban planning with education.
Nicole Jewell
Nicole graduated from Georgia State University with a Post Graduate degree in Spanish to English Translation and a B.A. in Spanish and International Business. Presently living in Madrid, Nicole works as a freelance writer and translator and enjoys traveling around the Iberian peninsula taking photos of Spain's rich blend of historic and modern architecture. Her articles and photos have been published in various trade publications and websites.
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