Willmott Dixon will deliver the first net-zero school in Leicestershire.
by Rory Butler / February 10, 2023
The firm has been appointed to the new 210-place Hollycroft Primary School on the outskirts of Hinckley, by Leicestershire County Council.
The scheme is valued at £8.5 million.
It forms part of a 10-year development nearby where Bloor Homes is building 850 homes, retail and community facilities.
Hollycroft is aiming for a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.
Process
- A timber frame will result in fewer embodied carbon emissions than a traditional steel frame.
- Materials that enhance the building’s thermal efficiency will be used.
- Offsite manufacturing will reduce deliveries to site and halve construction time.
The new school will act as a template for future schools in the region.
“Our Energy Synergy™ process will help expose any potential performance gap for the council and consequently offer the opportunity to drive down operational costs – a win for the client and for the environment,” said Nick Heath, director at Willmott Dixon.
Design
- Kast Architects
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