Cofinanziato Dal Programma LLP dellUnione Europea COMENIUS REGIO

Co-finanziato Dal Programma LLP dell’Unione Europea COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT 2013 -2015: SAve EU-Science for Active Citizenship in Europe OUR IDEAL SMART SCHOOL CASCINA, 27/5/2015 Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina L’autore è il solo responsabile di questa comunicazione. L’Unione europea declina ogni responsabilità sull’uso che potrà essere fatto delle informazioni in essa contenute.

WHAT IS A SMART SCOOL? SOME DEFINITIONS: 1)It is a school where the high life quality of students, teachers, other workers and parents is determined by a harmonic and balanced socially, ecologically and educationally responsible development. Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

WHAT IS A SMART SCHOOL? SOME DEFINITIONS: 2) It is a school striving to make itself smarter: -more efficient -more sustainable -more equitable -more livable Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

WHAT IS A SMART SCHOOL? SOME DEFINITIONS: 3) It is a school that monitors and integrates conditions of all the critical infrastructures and which plans its preventive maintainance activities, while maximizing services to students and workers. Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

MAIN AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT IN A SMART SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ICT AND INNOVATION ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY HEALTH SECURITY SAFETY EDUCATION PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMY Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

ENERGY EFFICIENCY -Solar panels: Taking advantage of living in a sunny climate, our school should be provided with a BP Solar Power Generation System that converts the sunshine into usable energy -Dual Pane, Low-emittance Windows: our school should have them to provide optimal insulation for greater efficiency of heating and cooling systems while also blocking UV rays which can create damage to belongings -Energy Efficient Lighting: In addition to the savings of Compact Fluorescent Lights in light fixtures, modern dimmer switches are 10% more efficient, and occupancy sensor light switches can be set to automatically turn off lights in an empty classroom. -Blown-in Cellulose Wall insulation: most buildings use sheets of insulation, but using 3 D blown-in insulation more. Class efficiently packs in every gap. Additionaly is non toxic Liceocellulose Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

ENVIRONMENT Waste management: -recycling in separate bins -use of compost bin Aesthetic and recreational value: -more green areas outside -Maintenance of the building of the school -Colourful building and colourful interior areas -reducing wrapping and minimize the amount of waste -Avoid food waste -Water collector for rain water Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY LESS CONGESTION AND LESS CO 2 EMISSIONS OUT OF THE SCHOOL HOW? -Public transports such as bus and trains must be developed and increased -Students living near school must walk or go by bike -For the students and the school workers living far from the school a scheme of car sharing (eg. Among parents and collegues) must be introduced. Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

ECONOMY -Investments in ICT communication structures -Investments in friendly environment infrastructure and building -Investments in sustainable mobility in accordance with local authorities HOW? ? CROWDFUNDING Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina

PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE • Engagement of all the students and parents through ICT • Engagement of neighbours and citizens (e. g. unemployed, retired people) Class 3 D Liceo Linguistico “A. Pesenti” di Cascina