Chitila Eco Primary School
Construction of a new GF+1F primary school with 7 classrooms, rooftop photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting and a green façade, plus a 1,077 sqm outdoor recreation and sports area.
The new Eco Primary School in Chitila is being built for the Chitila Town Administration under the concept "Education for a green future". The building falls under importance class III.
Phased execution
Works are carried out in phases: during the first phase, pupils continue classes in the existing building on the same site (School No. 3). Once the new building is completed, teaching moves into it and the old building will be decommissioned.
The building
- Single GF+1F block, reinforced concrete structure on continuous foundations, brick envelope
- 7 classrooms and an events hall of over 80 sqm
- Administrative area: staff room, offices, medical and psychologist's offices
- Capacity: up to 191 occupants at a time
- South-east orientation with large windows for natural daylight
- Non-slip, easy-to-clean interior finishes
Sustainability features
- Rooftop photovoltaic panels
- Retention tank of at least 12 m³ collecting roof rainwater for irrigating green areas
- 15 cm rigid mineral wool insulation and a ventilated façade in shades of green
- Metal trellises for climbing plants on the façade
Outdoor areas
The 1,077 sqm recreation area includes a multi-sport court (basketball, handball, volleyball) with a synthetic (tartan) surface, a sensory area with sand and outdoor musical instruments, and a permaculture garden with vegetable beds and fruit trees. Outdoor lighting is powered entirely by photovoltaic panels, and the yard is equipped with charging points for e-bikes and e-scooters.
