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schools, colleges & universities
the business benefits of combining schools under one passivhaus roof
David Yorke from Alec French Architects says combining two or more schools in a single
As educators seek more efficient ways to expand capacity and tackle growing demand for student places, dual-school developments are emerging as an increasingly attractive solution. Combining two independently-run schools in a single, energy efficient Passivhaus building can maximize space, streamline construction, significantly reduce energy costs and save on building materials. A great example of this growing trend can be found on the outskirts of
Bristol where a new and highly sustainable school building is taking shape. The flagship development at Lyde Green will be one of the first combined primary and secondary school buildings in the UK to be built to Passivhaus standards. The state-of-the-art structure has been designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as improve air quality and indoor comfort for students.
Lower energy bills for schools Sharing the same high-performance facilities means the 420-pupil primary school and 900-place secondary school will both benefit from low energy bills when they open at the start of the 2026/27 academic year.
Although the schools will share the same building and spine wall, they will be run independently by different educational trusts. They will have their own entrance, courtyard and external play areas.
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