School container for Birkeneck: District Administrator Petz secures space for the future!

School container for Birkeneck: District Administrator Petz secures space for the future!

In Hallbergmoos, urgently needed new premises are being created for the primary school of the Birkeneck youth center. For the 100th anniversary of this special educational institution, District Administrator Helmut Petz brought school containers as a temporary solution. “This was a long-awaited ray of hope for Birkeneck,” says the district administrator. More than a year ago, the school asked for support because the old premises urgently need to be replaced with new buildings. The cost estimates for such a project are between 20 and 25 million euros, a sum that the institution's sponsor cannot afford in advance due to the need for state funding. These will only be paid out after the construction work has been completed.

The district is currently faced with the challenge of continuing primary school for students with special needs. The containers provided by the district and currently stored in Freising should therefore be given away free of charge. “Around one million euros are planned for the construction site and the development of the school containers,” according to the plan. A district decision-making committee will decide on how to proceed on July 17th. The containers, which serve as a temporary solution for around ten years, are cheaper than new buildings, but not as long-lasting.

The need for flexible spatial structures

There is an acute need for flexible and expandable spatial structures in schools throughout Germany. More and more schools are outdated and need to be adapted to modern educational requirements. This goes hand in hand with the development towards learning spaces that are appealing to both students and teachers. The temporary school containers are often viewed as an effective solution for renovations and new buildings. How FAGSI describes, they are ideal for closing the gaps caused by comprehensive renovation projects.

Digital learning and the desire for individual pedagogical concepts are becoming more and more common. Schools must be able to face these challenges, which is why the use of container systems, such as those used in the Elsa Brändström School in Hanover or the Main Taunus School in Hofheim, seems to make sense. These systems offer the necessary flexibility and can be installed quickly, often within a few weeks. This can also be seen in examples such as the Judith Kerr School in Frankfurt-Riedberg, which was built in just ten weeks using 164 school containers.

Modularity and sustainability in focus

The container school, also called a “modular school”, consists of prefabricated modules that are specifically designed for the educational sector. They provide the facilities and amenities needed to meet modern learning environments. The advantages of containers lie in their flexibility and quick construction, which enable schools to react immediately to changes in student numbers or unexpected renovation needs. In many cities, school containers are not only a temporary solution, but also a sustainable alternative to conventional school buildings.

In summary, it can be said that the use of school containers is a valuable strategy to counteract the current challenges in the education sector. How Module plan emphasizes, they are not only quickly available, but can also be equipped with environmentally friendly materials. This helps ensure that they meet the increasing demands on modern school architecture and can continue to exist in the future.