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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