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PERMA Augmented Green Roof Classrooms with Shagara
About Our Partner
SHAGARA
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Shagara is an interdisciplinary design studio that employs design thinking and green techniques to integrate vegetation into human life in order to mitigate climate change, air pollution and build sustainable communities.
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Established in 2011
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Designs projects that meets local social challenges while also addressing global environmental ones.
About PERMA Augmented Green Roof Classroom
SOLAR GREEN ROOF CLASSROOMS
We turn schools and/or universities rooftops into green roof classrooms and gardens. It offers an outdoor learning experience that builds eco-conscious, productive and responsible generation. This initiative also offers the job readiness & vocational training integration.
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JOB READINESS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING INTEGRATION
Involves architecture students in the design process and implementation process
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Disseminate green and socially conscious design practices
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Provides real work experience
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Explore ideas of furniture for green roof classroom from recycled materials (Trash Architect Challenge)
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Can involve vocational students in implementation
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Our Shared Goals:
Sustainable future, holistic wellbeing, leadership development, climate action, allows us to join forces and offer an inclusive solution to the 21st century challenges.
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Complementary Approaches:
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Sangha's focus on human progress through inner wellbeing.
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Shagara's innovative green design techniques that address environmental challenges.
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Why this partnership works?
Combining wellbeing and sustainable urban/community design for lasting impact.
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Target Audiences:
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Educational Institutions: Schools & Universities
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Age Group: GEN Z
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Saudi youth in the age group of 15-34 have the highest percentage of Saudi population amongst all age groups (36.7%).
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Benefits: ​
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Better learning experience
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Outdoor experience
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Enhances Learning and creativity for students
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Less stress on teachers and students
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Better health and wellbeing
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Bridges the green skills gap
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Disseminates green skills among architecture students
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Builds confidence among the youth
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Increases employability
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Eco-conscious school students and teachers
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Develops IQ, EQ, RQ through Sangha's tailored programs
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Builds a responsible future citizen
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Offsets climate change
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Meet the criteria to join global networks such as UNESCO associated schools network, Wellbeing Economy Alliance and Global Shapers.
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Aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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