Building Schools for the Future Introduction
An Intoduction to Building Schools for the Future - a user-friendly guide to making the most of BSF and Better Buidlings, Better Design, Better Education - a report on 10 years of capital investment in schools.. Full story.... September 2007
The 'Building Schools for the Future' programme aims to upgrade Britain's schools to create 'inspiring educational environments'. This includes moving classes out of some of the dilapidated temporary classrooms that exist in many schools.
The programme recognises that innovative techniques, including Off-Site Construction may be needed to deliver this programme. Modern modular buildings, which comply with the latest building regulations, can be used to provide both improved temporary classrooms, while existing school buildings are refurbished or replaced and inspiring permanent buildings. As well as using modular buildings for temporary use, many existing schools have recognised the benefits of modular construction for providing the additional permanent school buildings that they need. By specifying Off-Site Construction, they can minimise disruption on site and the health and safety risks associated with long- term building projects in school grounds.
Modular buildings can be successfully used for:
Modular construction used to be only considered for temporary classrooms, but it can be used equally effectively to provide high quality permanent classrooms and other educational facilities. Temporary classrooms are still available for emergency and short term use, such as if a number of classrooms where out of use, either for an emergency, like a fire or if the school was having some building work done then a temporary building would be ideal.
When considering the Carbon Footprint of your building, contrasting from wood as compared to "traditional build" structure is both environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Wood is a natural material and is therefore close to people's hearts and is the first choice for all seasons. Its insulation qualities ensure that heating and air conditioning cost are kept to a minimum which makes them ideal for School Classrooms.
