Category: Schools

Designing for a higher IAQ

When designing services for a learning environment it is essential to ensure good air quality. Lars Fabricius of SAV Systems explains how school-specific decentralised air handling units with heat recovery provide an ideal...

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Priva facilitates unique learning experience

Technology from Priva Building Intelligence Ltd has played the lead role in a fully-functioning interactive energy learning and awareness experience at a new education facility in north London.An innovative front end display and...

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Classic radiator design for refurbishment

As part of Croydon Council’s on-going commitment to create more primary school places, The Robert Fitzroy Academy in Davidson Road, central Croydon is being fitted with Zehnder Multicolumn radiators.Reviewing the specification...

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Energy efficiency upgrade for Oakham School

Baxi Commercial Division has supplied energy efficient equipment, including a combined heat and power unit, for a complete refurbishment of the heating system serving the prestigious Oakham School’s swimming pool and sports...

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The importance of a water treatment regime

Martin Wilkinson, National Sales Manager at Spirotech UK, firmly believes that in the school environment, water conditioning and its control are vital to achieving efficient, reliable operation and longevity of plant.In the...

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Space for the future

Adrian Witty of Portable Offices Limited looks at the renaissance in pre-fabricated buildings as a recession-proof solution for education expansion needs and dispels some outdated ‘cabin myths’.Despite the gloomy trading...

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Bespoke solutions for schools

Steve Mongan, Head of Marketing at Xpelair Ventilation Solutions, discusses the importance of developing bespoke solutions for schools.If targets set out by the Government to reduce carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of...

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Gas safety in schools

The blame culture which operates in our society today means there can be no stone left unturned when it comes to the application of health and safety. This doesn’t just apply to how new buildings are constructed but also how...

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Future learning spaces

As many modern educational institutions expand and develop, they are finding it necessary to replace deteriorating school buildings with modern architecture that provides a comfortable working space for the future. In addition,...

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Foamglas meets the challenge

Curl la Tourelle Architects have specified Foamglas cellular glass insulation at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Junior School in London to meet the sustainable ethos of the architectural team. The new junior school replaces the...

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