When Architecture Meets Education for Sustainability: Teachers’ Perceptions on Promoting Inclusion in Primary School
Abstract
The Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda focus, among other things, on promoting education for all while emphasizing equity, accessibility, and the creation of sustainable and inclusive school environments. The design of school spaces plays a crucial role in integrating sustainability principles and fostering an environment that enhances learning and participation for all students, including those with disabilities and/or special education needs. This research investigates the design factors that influence the educational process and modern educational practices related to the school environment as perceived by in-service Primary Education teachers. For this purpose, a sample of 139 teachers was selected, and a mixed-method approach was employed to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The findings revealed several critical factors related to the design of schools that contribute to diversity inclusion; these factors include universal design and accessibility, classroom and schoolyard configurations, participatory design, spatial flexibility, and the use of child-scale elements. Therefore, it is anticipated that addressing these factors will establish a new roadmap for school environments to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving society and the persistent environmental threats we face in light of Education for Sustainability.
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Stavridou, N., & Mogias, A. (2025). When Architecture Meets Education for Sustainability: Teachers’ Perceptions on Promoting Inclusion in Primary School. Environmental Education for Sustainability, 7(2), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.12681/ees.41793
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