Renovated elementary school in Lochen: A milestone for education!

Renovated elementary school in Lochen: A milestone for education!

Lochen am See, Österreich - The elementary school in Lochen am See shines in new splendor! After intensive renovation work, the school, which offers space for more than 160 students and 21 teachers, was now ceremoniously opened. State Councilor Michael Lindner (SPÖ) did not miss the opportunity to be present on this special opportunity and was enthusiastic about the progress that was achieved with the help of around three million euros in investments. It was particularly gratifying that around 700,000 euros came from Lindner's department, which underlines the importance of this renovation for the educational landscape in the region.

As part of the renovation, there were some impressive changes: an additional classroom, a modern school library and a new meeting room are now part of the equipment. The personnel area as well as the conference room and the management space have also been redesigned in order to meet the needs of teachers and administration. Accessibility was a central concern in the renovation, so that an elevator was installed and the lighting was switched to energy-efficient LED technology. The school not only becomes climate -friendly, but also contributes to a better indoor climate - a decisive factor of how numerous studies on school renovations show.

sustainability in focus

In the sense of sustainability, two photovoltaic systems were installed and comprehensive thermal renovation measures were implemented, which not only reduce the heating requirement, but also significantly improve the environmental balance of the school. The current challenges in the field of education require such ecological considerations, because modern learning takes place today under different conditions. Students: Inside and teachers, a friendly and functional learning environment needs how it can be created by contemporary architecture and modern technologies. These requirements have been strongly discussed in many schools in both Austria and Germany according to RJ planning office.

The Mayor of Lochen, Alfred Scherr (SPÖ), praised the rapid implementation of the project and was also enthusiastic about the celebrations that were shaped by the committed elementary school children. Such events are not only a festival for the school community, but also a sign of appreciation of educational work.

shape the future

The renovation of the elementary school in Lochen is an excellent example of the importance of school renovations in times of shortage of skilled workers and digitization. Pedagogical concepts require flexible interior designs that go beyond frontal lessons. Here the new school has given clear answers and follows current trends of the school architecture, which are treated in [bpb.de] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/bildung/dossier-bildung/274984/

It remains to be hoped that more cities and municipalities will follow the example of Lochen and invest in the school buildings in order to improve the educational landscape. Because one thing is clear: school renovations are an investment in the future of our children and thus in society as a whole.