INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OF OMAN (PDO) , MUSCAT, OMAN 

The project is the first school in Oman designed to achieve LEED Certification from the US Green Building Council.  

The development plan for this international school includes pre-nursery, nursery, kindergarten and primary level operations. The first phase of the development plan will provide accommodation for a total of 650 pupils. Apart from the classrooms, activity areas and specialist facilities, the school will provide extensive sports resources including a basketball court, a shaded swimming pool and a football pitch.  

The building material selection prioritized high health benefits for the building occupants, providing for quality as well as durability. Superior indoor environmental quality and improved thermal comfort for the occupants is achieved through increased ventilation and monitoring of fresh air delivery, lighting controls, use of low emitting materials, access to external views and provision of day lighting in all primary learning spaces. erences.