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Thermal and acoustic solutions for £28m Edinburgh school


existing building which had been home to the school for more than 50 years. In addition to more traditional teaching


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and learning spaces, the development incorporates a 25m swimming pool, games hall, gymnasium and two all- weather sports pitches for school and wider community use. JM Architects worked on the project


alongside main contractor Balfour Beatty and A + E Construction Scotland. No fewer than seven Saint-Gobain businesses worked in close collaboration to support the school build; British Gypsum, Celotex, Frazer, International Timber, Ecophon, Jewson and Isover supplied a range of products, from wall to floor solutions. The solutions are designed to provide


key benefits, such as thermal efficiency and sound insulation to create a comfortable teaching environment for students, teachers and visitors. The multi-purpose insulation board,


Celotex TB4025, was used on the ground floor of the school, to overcome localised thermal bridges. Reducing thermal bridging ensures long-term energy savings for the building.


Acoustics Acoustic performance is a key consideration for school buildings, as poorly designed sound environments can have a negative impact on learning and concentration in schools, as well as hindering classroom communication. British Gypsum’s Gyproc DuraLine


plasterboard was specified to enhance sound insulation and impact resistance performance. In addition, Isover supplied acoustic


partition roll to the project, a high- performance glass mineral wool, that helps to reduce noise from adjacent rooms. As well as offering good acoustic performance, the product is made from up to 86% of recycled glass, supporting Edinburgh Council’s environmental goals. International Timber worked with


Jewsons in Falkirk to supply a range of timber product solutions for the stairways and corridors in the school, as well as the outside entrance. Timber cladding provides an attractive


and durable finish both for internal and external environments. Fire treated Siberian larch cladding, lacquered oak timber and MDF Oak and skirting was specified, in addition to dressed timber, sawn timber and plywood sheets. Siberian Larch is a robust wood with moderate durability and is resistant to rot and fungal attack. “The timber elements have been


chosen to visually counter-point external soffits and features with the lighter rendered surfaces,” JM Architects explained. “Internally the bridge and stair were detailed to visually make them prominent elements within the interiors. The materials allow for future wear and tear and patination of the surfaces by the pupils and teachers of the school.” Ecophon’s Akusto Wall A system was


installed in the games hall in a Super G grey finish. The Super G wall panels are impact resistant and also provide Class A absorption to aid with acoustics.


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Renovation encompasses


HE NEW £28.5m Portobello High School in Edinburgh accommodates 1,400 pupils and has replaced the


rebrand THE external refurbishment, rebranding and renovation of the 1960s-built Dukeries Academy in Nottinghamshire has completed following an extensive period of bespoke works.


This included a revised colour scheme, which in turn formed the basis for the new logo, to ensure that the academy’s professional image was reflected from the outset. Visual mock-ups from contractor Cladding Coatings allowed the Academy Transformation Trust to fully visualise the project and view different colour options and paint specification prior to agreeing the final brief.


Rotten wooden weatherboards were removed and replaced with Cedral weatherboards. Cedral weatherboard is an external cladding, with the visual appearance of natural timber but with greater durability and resistance to rotting.


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