Ramagya School

As one of most eco-friendly schools in Noida extension, the school building emphasizes a net zero energy approach as required in today’s alarming evidence of climate change with the construction industry contributing to nearly 40% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. We have thus taken cues from bioclimatic architecture and passive concepts to provide renewable energy on-site whenever possible, making Ramagya the best among the top schools in Noida extension for its green infrastructure. Site planning has been done in such a way that 70% of the site area has been kept green and virgin to protect the top soil layer while giving outdoor sports activities like football, lawn tennis, playfields for a different group of students, internal and external courtyards etc. for the students to come out and enjoy, making it one of the top 10 schools in Noida extension. Another reason why Ramagya School tops the list of schools in Noida extension in architecture and infrastructure is that the design for the school is guided by the open courtyard principle found in traditional buildings in India, which aids in natural ventilation, provides ambient daylight to the interior spaces, acts as a transition space between the classrooms and other activities. It has been integrated with biophilic architecture to reduce radiant heat and create a comfortable microclimate. Planter boxes and big shading trees can be seen creating a favorable temperature. Double glazed windows have been used in façades which provides excellent insulation from the temperature outside. Ramagya School is the only one among the schools in greater Noida west with a courtyard that is shaded on top with a steel pergola which cuts the direct radiations falling on the interior facade of the classrooms whose windows open inside the court. The massive steel roof has been equipped with solar panels capable of generating 750kW of energy, as well as shading the primary roof, thus minimizing heat gain through the roof while bringing down mechanical loads of the building. Suffice to say, Ramagya School is the best school in greater Noida west in energy conservation practices Overhangs and louvres have been provided on the building periphery to shade the vertical walls and windows thus increasing the thermal mass of the building. The double-height reception block has overhangs and a terrace garden on top which reduces the heat island effect and also provides a breakout space for the students and staff to enjoy. The central pergola has been lifted up to allow for hot indoor air to rise and escape while creating a natural current of wind flow in the interiors. Ramagya School is one top 10 schools in greater Noida west for making learning comfortable during summers. The classroom blocks have been punctured at various junctions to create breakout spaces which also act as vents for hot air to rise and exit while maintaining wind flow through the corridors. These act as transition spaces between the classroom and the outside where children can come out and enjoy the break between classes, and can also work as semi-outdoor classrooms and gathering spaces. These will be equipped with operating tables, smart bookshelves and seating spaces. Instead of using expensive technology for thermal comfort, the building strategizes in creating more spaces for the user to come out and enjoy. Such practices help the Ramagya School to be one of the affordable schools in Noida extension in maintenance and repair. The building façade has been broken into parts using brick bands which shade the façade itself. Rotated brick net has been used to shade the south facade of the building block. The rotational angles of the brick block the diffused and direct radiation falling on the primary facade. Rainwater harvesting systems have been used to collect water from terraces and recharge the groundwater table. The wastewater such as water from the washrooms is conveyed to the sewage treatment plant and is reused for horticulture purposes.

At Ramagya School, our very name, 'Ramagya,' encapsulates a profound meaning. It springs from the fusion of 'Ra' (representing light), 'Ma' (signifying oneself), and 'Gya' (representing inner voice). This amalgamation lies at the heart of our educational philosophy, where we seamlessly unite contemporary education with timeless values. It's the cornerstone of our ethos, guiding every aspect of Ramagya's educational journey.

• Double glazed windows have been used in façade which provide excellent insulation from the temperature outside
• 230mm thick walls provide high thermal mass while keeping the interiors insulated
• The roof of reception area has been utilized and converted into a terrace garden to reduce heat island effect and made it an accessible garden enjoyed by students and staff.
• 70% of the site area has been kept green and virgin to protect the top soil layer while giving activities like playfields, courtyards etc for the students to come out and enjoy.
• The design for the school is guided by the open courtyard principlefound in traditional buildings in India which aids in natural ventilation, provides ambient day light to the interior spaces, acts as a transition space between the classrooms and other activities. It has been integrated with biophilic architecture to reduce radiant heat and create comfortable microclimate.
• The courtyards and transition spaces have been strategically placed and designed to enable children to play outside even at 45 degrees without getting a thermal shock.
• The school is going to be Delhi NCR’s first net zero school equipped with a 750 KW solar panels on the roof. The campus’ mission is to create a human-centric design for the future of education and set new global sustainability standards for construction and school design.
• Rainwater harvesting systems have been used to collect water from terraces and recharge the groundwater table.
• The wastewater such as water from the washrooms is conveyed to the sewage treatment plant and is reused for horticulture purposes.
• The classrooms are completely day lit and naturally ventilated with windows opening towards the courtyard and the outside
• Low carbon footprint materials have been used like exposed brickwork , kota stone and fly ash concrete building blocks which are locally purchased from within a 100km radius decreasing the embodied energy of the materials.

The curriculum followed at Ramagya can boast of its global lineage with wide-ranging core subjects, students and teachers exchange programme for global exposure and an ideal, Student-Teacher ratio of 25:1 Ramagya School, Noida is one of the trendsetter schools in India due to its contemporary teaching pedagogies which incorporate best practices of:

• Maria Montessori,
• Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence,
• Montessori Learning Corridors,
• Reflective Corners,
• Word Wall,
• Open doors
• Our own customised ‘flexi learn technology’ at the secondary and senior secondary level.

The badge of honour of Ramagya School is its alumni with their exceptional academic accomplishments in board results, mass selections in IITs/IIMs/NIIT/Medical/NDA and other reputed institutes. Ramagyas’ alumni also have star International/National / State level players. Ramagya School offers an international platform with a perfect blend of state of the art infrastructure, technology, modern pedagogy, culture, sports, innovative and experiential learning skill.