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Does it rain a lot where your school is located? It's cut and dried: these elements are for you.

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Reducing runoff, eliminating puddles, and helping with stormwater management, permeable paving is a great addition to any sustainable school ground....

Permeable Paving

Shade trees are a key element on any school ground, providing a sheltered place to escape the heat or a light rain. Trees work well where there are...

Shade Trees

Tall grasses can be used to separate space on the school ground, creating “rooms,” “walls,” and more spaces for children to...

Tall Grasses

Incorporated into school gardens, trellises provide an opportunity to showcase climbing plants such as vines. In addition, these elements create shady...

Trellises

A variety of methods can be used for rainwater capture on the school grounds. Capturing runoff will create a variety of exciting opportunities for...

Rain Collectors

Green roofs are a great addition to your school – whether you’re retrofitting an existing roof, or putting up a new school building. These...

Green Roofs

A key part of any sustainable school ground design, swales are an essential element of effective storm water management. A swale is a depression or...

Swales

A rain garden is an excellent way to deal with stormwater on the school grounds, while also creating an aesthetic pleasing space. What is a rain...

Rain Gardens

Whether it’s the heat of the sun, a light drizzle, or a downpour you’re trying to escape, weather shelters are a great addition to any...

Weather Shelters