The 30-Day Theory
The key question remains the same: "Does the architecture of a school building have the potential to demonstrably improve children's progress – both academically and socially?" Research shows that the school building is a co-creator of the learning process, with a measurable impact on test results, behavior, collaboration, and the overall mental well-being of students.
Throughout our work, we have analyzed international studies focused on architectural interventions in education. By synthesizing this research, we have developed "The 30-Day Theory" philosophy.
16% = 30days
Why does the school environment matter?
Our philosophy is built on the solid foundations of international research. The HEAD (Holistic Evidence and Design) study, better known as "Clever Classrooms," analyzed thousands of data points from primary schools and delivered a breakthrough finding: classroom quality can improve student outcomes by up to 16% in reading, writing, and mathematics progress over a single year. In the context of a standard school year (190–195 days), this is equivalent to an additional 30 days of learning. This is the foundation of our "30-Day Theory": through well-designed architecture, we can gift students up to six weeks of progress annually—without adding a single hour to their schedule.
our partners:
As the primary visionary, the playarchitects studio will determine the direction of the EDUplan project and guarantee the integrity of the proposed solutions.
Autens will become a key partner of the EDUplan initiative in the transformation of the Slovak education system through innovative architecture. Together, they will deliver strategic solutions to transform school buildings into modern spaces for higher-quality education.
The partnership with Weyland Consulting will strengthen the EDUplan initiative with professional services in the areas of public procurement and strategic planning.
As part of the partnership with EDUplan Zeralis will guarantee the professional coordination of all technical disciplines and BIM solutions.
As part of the partnership with EDUplan AZ Acoustic will guarantee top-tier acoustic quality for every architectural intervention.