Tuesday 17 July 2012

Learning from schools


Last Tuesday As part of our Sustainability Series, Carol Costello (Cullinans), Andrew Cripps (AECOM) and Roderic Bunn (BSRIA) gave 3 excellent short presentations. During the subsequent discussion 11 headline messages emerged:



  • Clients need to consider the energy consumption of their appliances and computers as part of their building's performance
  • Schools are rightly used for many different activities and lie at the heart of many communities, Mr Gove!
  • Isnt it time our energy modelling was realistic not predective?
  • There is an art to energy calculations as well as a science
  • Legibility is key to a school's success
  • We need to recognise the importance of the caretaker
  • Most existing schools have value to their community beyond their mere fabric
  • Controls must be simply designed for pupils and staff and located so they are encouraged to use them
  • Busy people though they are Headteachers must know more about energy
  • Choosing the right procurement is essential - D&B can easily undermine an integrated design
  • We know orientation is key so why don't we pay it sufficient attention?
For a slightly fuller write up see today's AJ Footprint: http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/footprint/footprint-blog/edward-cullinan-architects-top-ten-tips-for-sustainable-school-design/8633095.article


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