Schools

Blatchingon Mill School: Two storey south facing extension harnessing passive solar gain with shading, and natural passive stack ventilation.

The design of this school extensionworks with the rhythm of existing windows to create repeated structural bays, all facing south within an enclosed courtyard.

The bay concept creates a façade with depth for all the storage requirements and set back windows with solar shading. The proposals use thermal mass to stabilise the internal environment working in conjunction with passive stack ventilation and wind catchers.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Stickland Wright worked with the school to develop a concept for extending the existing building. The goal was to create healthy, light, and airy classrooms providing an optimal learning environment while addressing overheating issues found in other parts of the school. 

Our SW+ services included detailing the extension with precision to link it to existing corridors and window arrangements. They were Lead Designers on the project and the success of the scheme was due to effective coordination with all consultants to produce the desired result, without compromise.

Low energy design defined the form of the building, including the natural ventilation towers and scale, position and shading of the glazing. Natural and mechanical ventilation ensured the classrooms would be comfortable environments for promoting concentration and learning.