The My New School Design Manual is a guide to school design that includes principles, methods and examples of school design.
This design manual was published in 2022 by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MINEDUCYT) of the Government of El Salvador, through its Directorate of Educational Infrastructure. It sets out design guidelines for public educational centers under the Mi Nueva Escuela project, framing the work within national planning such as the Plan Cuscatlán, the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2019-2024 Social Development Plan.
The manual covers design guidelines, the zoning of the school complex, the design of spaces and the application of the guidelines to Mi Nueva Escuela projects, followed by reference typologies (Tipología Ideal and Tipología Estándar). Eleven annexes address architectural standards for early childhood, basic and middle education, architectural programs for 8 typologies, relationship diagrams, floor plans, a color palette, architectural details, landscaping, bioclimatism, lighting, furniture and general indications. This manual is written in Spanish.
It is published by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MINEDUCYT) of the Government of El Salvador, through the Directorate of Educational Infrastructure.
The manual defines two reference typologies: Tipología Ideal and Tipología Estándar.
Annex 1 covers architectural standards for the early childhood, basic education and middle education levels.
Annex 2 contains architectural programs for 8 typologies.