Flor da Manhã - Inclusive Preschool Shaped by Nature in Xai-Xai, Mozambique

"Flor da manhã" is a gathering place designed to be suitable for every child, based on five pillars: nature, interaction, protection, inclusion and joy.

Simplicity and economy have been common threads of the project that aims at self-sufficiency and sustainability. Regular and simple shapes have been combined with the use of local materials and resources, respecting and enhancing the precious value of nature in all its shades.

The project is composed by single-story buildings with similar dimensions, except for the multifunctional space. Therefore, analyses have been carried out on a typical classroom and on the multifunctional space.

Author	Silvia Colombo e Beatrice Gilardi
University	Polytechnic University of Milan - School of Architecture Urban Development Construction Engineering, Italy

The load-bearing structure of each building consists of rammed earth walls and wooden beams. Bond beams made of reinforced concrete guarantee the proper distribution of loads from the roof and the horizontal enclosure in the walls. Moreover, they work as a connecting element, ensuring the correct behavior of the structure against horizontal actions. To anchor the construction to the ground and ensure the transfer of loads, a shallow reinforced concrete foundation made up of foundation walls on continuous strip footings is used.

A structural analysis model of the building was created in RFEM, defining material properties, elements cross-sections, and structural constraints. The different loads involved were applied and the structural response was obtained. Simulations were carried out in RWIND to understand the influence that the layout of the project has on the flow of cyclones.

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