PWP hits schools energy target

November 2009

PWP have played a leading role in reducing the carbon emissions at the proposed Hollingwood Primary School in Derbyshire, to be built under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme and the continuing Derbyshire Framework Agreement. The school is due to be completed by the end 0f 2010.

Working closely with the design team to achieve best possible practice, PWP’s building design expertise has played a major role in achieving a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions over the 2002 part L2 Building Regulations.

With emphasis on low energy consumption and good building design for enhanced thermal performance, the project includes day lighting, efficient lighting and natural ventilation to mitigate fans and cooling in occupied spaces. Efficient energy consuming equipment will be used in conjunction with efficient controls to ensure the potential in energy savings are achieved. Capital expenditure has been minimised by avoiding the use of renewables and low carbon technology, which will also reduce operating costs.