Lessons learnt from the RAAC crisis can help us build better schools in future

By Danny Harris 2023-10-13T06:00:00

An in-depth study of postwar school designs has provided some valuable insights for new developments, writes Danny Harris of Stride Treglown

The spaces that we create are not mere structures; they serve as the foundations of our society’s future.

Architects play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of the spaces where we work, live and play. In educational spaces, they influence how our communities grow and learn. In the wake of the RAAC crisis, which has exposed the dangers of using cheap construction materials, it is imperative that we re-evaluate our approach to school design.

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