Vertical Schools and Green Space: Canvassing the Literature

While vertical schools have existed in other parts of the world for decades, they are a relatively new concept in Australia. Vertical schools are inherently limited in their ability to access nature because of their typology. Given these limitations, nature must be "designed into" vertical schools through the creation of green spaces and/or outdoor areas. This enforced architectural and pedagogical response to nature opens up important questions around what constitutes green space, the quality and quantity of these spaces, and its role in pedagogy, place-making and community building.