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Shade Planning + Design
Planning + design checklist Creating shade Selecting your shade system Natural shade Built shade Combining natural + built Climate and comfort Climate-sensitive shade design Cool shade Warm shade ShadeCalendar Shade for specific sites Schools Childcare centres The home The street Beaches Outdoor restaurants Parks and reserves Sportsgrounds Swimming pools |
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for schools - The need for shade - A shade project General considerations Specific recommendations Useful links for schools This section provides setting-specific information for school communities embarking on a shade project. The need for shadeChildren spend a significant amount of time at school and are often outdoors when UV radiation levels are at a peak. Childhood sun exposure can significantly increase the lifetime risk of skin cancer and schools have a moral and legal duty to provide a safe environment for the children in their care.In recognition of these facts it is now commonplace for schools to have sun protection policies. Effective shade is an important component of a comprehensive sun protection policy. A shade projectOne of the key ingredients of a successful school shade project is a Shade Audit which shows how your school’s outdoor areas are used, the types of activities that occur and the skin cancer risk associated with those activities.When the existing usage pattern and risks are understood it is possible to develop comprehensive and effective shade solutions that meet your real needs and reduce existing risks. While each area within a school will have its own shade requirements, each should be considered within the context of the whole school site. A typical amount of shade to ensure adequate shade protection would be approximately 2.5 square metres per student, however the adequacy of shade protection cannot be measured by area alone. Shade quality, shade location and site usage patterns are also critical factors. Establish a project team to undertake a shade audit and to oversee the project.
If possible include parents with relevant skills, such as architects, builders, landscape
designers or contractors, surveyors and tradesmen. The team will need access to representatives
from the school executive, teaching staff and the parent group. The following information is available if you have a registered version of WebShade. Register for WebShade General considerations- Optimise the use of existing shade- Safety - Vandalism - Approval - Emergency Access Specific recommendations- Open areas- Quiet areas - Fixed play equipment areas - Canteen areas - Sports fields and facilities - Pedestrian links - School bus stops - Events Useful links for schools |
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