The main features of the RARE modular classroom includes moveable adjustable plywood sliding panels, kingspan walls and roof, solar panels to generate power for lighting/computers/heating, an out door classroom area, recycled cork pin boards and flooring for the wet area. The portable classroom also incorporates natural ventilation, windows along the top to allow the hot air to be extracted naturally and long eaves to block the sun in summer. The classroom can either be single or double.
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Below are some images of the physical model in construction and the completed model. The plan and section have also been included below.
The Physical Model in Construction
The entire model was laser cut where 1mm strawboard was used for the structure and furniture of the model. The fixed panels and roof were constructed from 3mm MDF and the moveable panels were constructed from 3mm plywood.
Columns and beams!
The windows contstructed from the 1mm strawboard and accetate to represent the double glazing!
The box gutter at 500mm x 150mm in order to catch the water off the steep butterfly roof!
The Completed Physical Model
The image above illustrates the portable classroom with all panels closed. It also shows the peeping windows where students work can be displayed within on the lattice shelf! 
The photo above shows the water tanks and the plywood panels partially open
The outdoor deck classroom can be seen above, as well as the sliding panel that encloses the space.
The two images above show the classroom interior! The first image with the central sliding panel open and the second image illustrates it inside!
The Plan
The Section
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