“Inside the buildings, south-facing clerestory windows bring in daylight, contributing to solar gain in winter and cross-ventilation in summer. Narrow windows—their width determined by the rammed-earth construction unit—admit periodic views and additional sunlight. Local sal hardwood, red-gold in color, lends a softness and natural dimension to the cleanlined gabled ceilings above and to finishes that complement simple white walls, such as built-in sal furniture in the 60-seat canteen. Where the rammed-earth walls are left exposed indoors, there is a beautiful unity between the cast formwork lines and sal wood finishes.”
