At a time when schoolchildren across the world routinely take to the streets to raise awareness of the global climate change crisis, the need to reduce the environmental impact of...
In this article, William Tonkinson, Managing Director of education furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor, looks at how furniture for schools is evolving to reflect the pace of social and technological...
There is an art in designing and building purpose-built student accommodation. As Tom Devaney, Global COO at Scape – the student living specialist – explains there is an intelligent design...
How can glass be used in public buildings such as schools to create modern, inspiring atmospheres and an inclusive, sociable space? Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL Europe, takes a...
As many educational establishments embrace the positivity provided by a diverse student and a staff population, the wide variety of needs and different requirements this presents can place new pressures...
According to the latest figures released by the Department for Education, average secondary school class sizes have risen four years in a row as the number of pupils continues to...
A new, £22m state-of-the-art bioscience facility offering research, education and collaboration for the bioscience industry, led and operated by Teesside University, has just been formally opened on Teesside....
Research from The Arts Council has recently shown that access to high-quality arts experiences in schools is beneficial to all aspects of learning, it is more important than ever for...
For many schools, heating and hot water costs can amount to half their annual budget which is why it’s never been more important to upgrade heating systems to ensure reliability...
In this article, Raymond Millar, Construction Director at offsite specialist, The McAvoy Group, looks at an award-winning school building project and how offsite construction was used to engineer a complex...
With holidays being an opportune time for thieves to target empty school buildings, the Master Locksmiths Association – a leading trade association for the locksmithing industry – is advising educational...
Trevor Bowers, Director at leading washroom manufacturer, Washroom Washroom explains how to create age-specific washroom facilities which will also withstand the rigours of a high traffic school environment to keep...
Modern technology has certainly transformed education over the years, from tablets to interactive whiteboards, the learning experience has been taken to the next level. With this in mind, it is...
Here, Scott Leeder, Director at VELUX Commercial GB & IRE, looks at the benefits of specifying prefabricated modular rooflights to maximise natural light and ventilation in educational facilities....
Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper from Aurubis forms part of the restrained palette of natural materials defining the new St John’s Primary School, Ealing, London, designed by Conran and Partners with...
Toby Buckley, Managing Director of REL Building Services, explains how new educational facilities are affecting the design and installation of mechanical and electrical services....
Altro Serenade acoustic flooring has been used throughout the new £17m Reach Free School, in Rickmansworth, providing the highest level of sound reduction and comfort underfoot....
Universities need to operate in a global market, not only attracting local students but also competing to entice international students and academics. Tracey Francis, Director at LK2, which specialises in...
Stakeholder management is a crucial part of a successful public sector scheme and yet it could still be considered old-fashioned and often inefficient in its approach. Built environment consultancy Curtins...
Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA), working with Architects Collaborative, has designed a modern extension to the existing Victorian buildings of Kingsgate Primary School, creating a playful and light-filled addition to this...
