Rule #1: twice the amount of outdoor courtyard space compared to classroom size
Rule #2: Individual courtyards for each classroom
Rule #3: One larger, outdoor space shared between 4 schools - as connective tissue/gathering space
Rule #4: To try and get as much light into our space as possible
Rule#5: views allowing interaction between children and city - but still privacy/protection
Rule #6: art studios, music studios, gym, theater, library etc. - shared between 4 schools
Rule #7: upon entering the building, children are in darkest space - as they circulate to classrooms/other program, the building gets lighter