SETTING
Dhun School is set within 500 acres of regenerated land—home to over 300,000 trees, wild grasslands, organic farms, a dairy, and freshwater ponds. Here, children learn in the company of 180 species of birds and animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and horses.
Designed as an ever-present teacher, the school’s built environment integrates learning into everyday experiences. Classrooms open to the landscape, framing seasonal farms, wilderness, and the movement of horses in the paddock. Waterways turn play into lessons on fluid dynamics. Herb gardens and beekeeping connect students to ecology and food systems. Traditional cooling techniques and natural materials demonstrate sustainability in action.
At its heart stands an ancient neem and kair tree—a constant reminder that learning, like nature, is rooted, growing, and ever-evolving.
SETTING
Dhun School is set within 500 acres of regenerated land—home to over 300,000 trees, wild grasslands, organic farms, a dairy, and freshwater ponds. Here, children learn in the company of 180 species of birds and animals, including cows, goats, sheep, and horses.
Designed as an ever-present teacher, the school’s built environment integrates learning into everyday experiences. Classrooms open to the landscape, framing seasonal farms, wilderness, and the movement of horses in the paddock. Waterways turn play into lessons on fluid dynamics. Herb gardens and beekeeping connect students to ecology and food systems. Traditional cooling techniques and natural materials demonstrate sustainability in action.
At its heart stands an ancient neem and kair tree—a constant reminder that learning, like nature, is rooted, growing, and ever-evolving.
Learning Through Design
Learning Through Design
The built environment is a living classroom, integrating sustainability, ecology, and natural systems into daily life through BALA (Building as a Learning Aid).
The built environment is a living classroom, integrating sustainability, ecology, and natural systems into daily life through BALA (Building as a Learning Aid).
Rooted in Nature
Rooted in Nature
Centered around an ancient Neem tree, the school frames views of forests, farmland, and open wilderness. A natural entryway with free-grazing animals fosters early connections with biodiversity.
Centered around an ancient Neem tree, the school frames views of forests, farmland, and open wilderness. A natural entryway with free-grazing animals fosters early connections with biodiversity.
Climate-Responsive
Climate-Responsive
Designed for comfort and efficiency using traditional cooling techniques—wind catchers, shaded verandas, and double-roof structures. Built with natural materials like stone, lime, and mud blocks to minimize environmental impact.
Designed for comfort and efficiency using traditional cooling techniques—wind catchers, shaded verandas, and double-roof structures. Built with natural materials like stone, lime, and mud blocks to minimize environmental impact.
Spaces for Play
Spaces for Play
Seasonal water channels, equestrian spaces, parkour zones, and a gymnasium turn movement and play into immersive learning experiences, fostering curiosity, creativity, and well-being.
Seasonal water channels, equestrian spaces, parkour zones, and a gymnasium turn movement and play into immersive learning experiences, fostering curiosity, creativity, and well-being.
Seasonal water channels, equestrian spaces, parkour zones, and a gymnasium, turn movement and play into immersive learning experiences, fostering curiosity, creativity, and wellbeing.
