Eco-friendlyA commitment to environmentally friendly design and timber frame construction
Sustainability is central to our designs: less than 10% of all non-domestic EPCs were rates A+, A or B in England and Wales from 2009-2014 (source: Energy Performance Building Certificates in England and Wales, DCLG). All our eco-classrooms™ meet this standard.
A-rated Energy Performance Certificates
- Superb insulation: the eco-classroom's construction achieves a track record of A-rated Energy Performance Certificates. Our thermal performance and elemental 'U' values are some three times the standard that permanent building legislation currently requires.
- Suspended ground floor: 0.088 WM2K (Building Regulations require 0.25 WM2K)
- External walls: 0.114 W/M2K(Building Regulations require 0.35 WM2K)
- Flat roof with insulation: 0.088 WM2K (Building Regulations require 0.25 WM2K)
- Aluminium doors / windows: 1.800 W/M2K - Our timber frames are constructed here in the South East, so we reduce the CO2 emissions emitted by frames sourced and transported from Europe and further afield.
99% recyclable
- All our products are 99% recyclable, being built from FSC (European Forest Stewardship Council) sourced timber, to reduce CO2 emissions.
- The insulation can eventually be recycled again or disposed of safely, without creating toxic waste or biodegradability problems because it doesn’t contain artificial colours or added formaldehyde.
- The insulation secures environmental credentials above a class of products already rated A+ in the BRE Green Guide, so it's ideal for environmentally responsible and 'formaldehyde-free' specifications.
Air source heat pumps
- Some 70% of the energy is generated for free - the system doubles as an efficient heating and cooling system to maintain a constant, pleasant level of temperature and comfort throughout the year - so no more boiling hot summers and freezing cold winters!
- Research demonstrates a great quality building with good air ventilation and natural light can significantly boost learning progress and student achievements.
Maximising light
- Our independent designs consider the aspect of your particular site to get the best of the Natural light sources.
- We use high quality low-energy LED light fittings; they’re fitted with PIR motion sensors to ensure lights are only on when needed.
- We use suspended lighting to maximise the spread of light to all surfaces in the room. We conducted our own additional research to ensure these combine optimum energy-efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Sun tubes can be fitted to take full advantage the natural light sources wherever possible to reduce your electricity use and carbon emissions.
