Kier will deliver a new secondary school in Scotland valued at £65 million.
by Rory Butler / January 20, 2023
The firm was selected to build the new Currie Community High School by the City of Edinburgh Council, procured via the Crown Commercial Services framework.
- three floors of teaching blocks
- sports and leisure facilities
- swimming pool
- café
There will also be a community hub, outdoor play spaces, a sensory garden, and public allotments.
The high school will be one of the first in Scotland built to Passivhaus standard, which could reduce its total energy use by 70%.
What is Passivhaus?
Passivhaus refers to builds created to rigorous energy efficient design standards, so they maintain an almost constant temperature.
Team
- Faithful+Gould
- Architype
The firm broke ground 20 January. Completion is expected early 2025.
The scheme is one in the first phase of the Scottish Government’s £2 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme.
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