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Think Low Carbon Centre
“The Centre is a vital resource for architects, construction companies, home owners and local companies seeking a better understanding of low energy construction and renewable energy installation. The College is pleased to be leading the way – supporting local companies take advantage of green opportunities and helping the region meet carbon reduction targets.”
Frank Johnston, Chair of Governors at Barnsley College
Client
Barnsley College
Project
Think Low Carbon Centre
Value
£2.89m / €3.5m
Rate valid as of 18.04.12
Requirement:
Barnsley College have an ambitious vision to create a Low Carbon Park.
The first stage of creating the Park is the Think Low Carbon Centre, creating an internationally recognised centre of excellence in low carbon innovation. The project aims to facilitate research, development and skills for environmental technologies, enabling businesses to exploit emerging markets in this sector. This innovative project is the first of its kind in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Our Solution:
- We’ve created a design that incorporates the use of sustainable technologies and materials alongside effective use of natural resources so that they function both as an integral element of the building and as a skills aid to inform the building users.
- Our design has taken into consideration the building’s function as an interactional learning tool for students by exposing features including the under-floor heating system and rainwater harvesting system, as well as designing a demonstrator-plant room which operates as a classroom for students
- We incorporated two open plan practical workshops, multi function rooms and a demonstration area so that the College will enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore new products and to test the latest developments within the industry.
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