BREEAM Rating and score:
The design of the new school is being independently assessed under the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), with a ‘Very Good’ score targeted. BREEAM sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the measure used to describe a building's environmental performance. (go to http://www.bre.co.uk/ and www.breeam.org/schools.html for more details of the Building Research establishment and the BREEAM method) This blog has been set up to report on the progress of the project, and how eventually it measures up in reality to the aspirations and targets set during the design process. It is intended that the site will be updated at regular intervals during the design and construction periods.
The key innovative and low-impact design features of the building:
The new building has been specifically designed in order to maximise its potential as a sustainable building, performing better than required under the current building regulations.
The new school incorporates a number of sustainable features including the use of a wood chip (biomass) boiler and the building would also be highly insulated. The boiler room has a viewing window so pupils can see it working. Digital energy displays in the new school foyer will enable staff and pupils to see how well their building is performing in energy terms. Large windows on the northern face will reduce the amount of time that lights would need to be switched on. The south facing windows will be restricted in size and number to allow a limited amount of solar gain. Where the windows on the south side would be large, such as the Nursery and Reception rooms, they would be situated under large roof overhangs which provide shade. The proposed reduced use of the south facing windows would limit unwanted solar gain that might otherwise give need for mechanical ventilation. Roof lights would also be used to bring in sunlight in a controlled manner.
A Sustainable Drainage System (SUDS) is to be used to control and manage rainwater on the site. The proposed SUDS technique would include swales leading to a small permanent pond and an infiltration area, at the bottom of the site. This water garden would be situated between the parents waiting area and the early years hard play area. As well as dealing with storm water, these features create new wildlife habitats and provide new curriculum opportunities for pupils. Areas of soft landscaping and an allotment garden are also proposed, these would aid the site's water absorption. The rubble from the demolished existing school building would be crushed for retention on site as a sub-base material for the proposed new school building.
The design of the new school is being independently assessed under the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), with a ‘Very Good’ score targeted. BREEAM sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the measure used to describe a building's environmental performance. (go to http://www.bre.co.uk/ and www.breeam.org/schools.html for more details of the Building Research establishment and the BREEAM method) This blog has been set up to report on the progress of the project, and how eventually it measures up in reality to the aspirations and targets set during the design process. It is intended that the site will be updated at regular intervals during the design and construction periods.
The key innovative and low-impact design features of the building:
The new building has been specifically designed in order to maximise its potential as a sustainable building, performing better than required under the current building regulations.
The new school incorporates a number of sustainable features including the use of a wood chip (biomass) boiler and the building would also be highly insulated. The boiler room has a viewing window so pupils can see it working. Digital energy displays in the new school foyer will enable staff and pupils to see how well their building is performing in energy terms. Large windows on the northern face will reduce the amount of time that lights would need to be switched on. The south facing windows will be restricted in size and number to allow a limited amount of solar gain. Where the windows on the south side would be large, such as the Nursery and Reception rooms, they would be situated under large roof overhangs which provide shade. The proposed reduced use of the south facing windows would limit unwanted solar gain that might otherwise give need for mechanical ventilation. Roof lights would also be used to bring in sunlight in a controlled manner.
A Sustainable Drainage System (SUDS) is to be used to control and manage rainwater on the site. The proposed SUDS technique would include swales leading to a small permanent pond and an infiltration area, at the bottom of the site. This water garden would be situated between the parents waiting area and the early years hard play area. As well as dealing with storm water, these features create new wildlife habitats and provide new curriculum opportunities for pupils. Areas of soft landscaping and an allotment garden are also proposed, these would aid the site's water absorption. The rubble from the demolished existing school building would be crushed for retention on site as a sub-base material for the proposed new school building.
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