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Issue 2.4

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Small space, small budget, big ideas

Few school projects have unlimited budgets and extravagant briefs. Northpoint Architects looked to the pupils of Tyneview Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne for inspiration to transform a dark corner of the school library into an inspiring ‘Reading Pod’.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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The transformation of a historic two-site school

In this article, Jamie Barrett, Managing Director of construction consultancy Evolution5, looks at how the John Roan School in London was transformed to help address the increasing pressure on education provision.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
  • Jamie Barrett
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Inside-out solution

When approached to extend a dated 1960s school building, Jonathan Clark Architects found a solution utilising a practice never attempted before in the UK.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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10 things to bear in mind when seeking an offsite contractor

There’s no shortage to the demand – and suppliers – of offsite-construction. But with that comes the danger of selecting a less-than-ideal off-site partner. David Johnson details his top ten tips for choosing a reliable contractor.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
  • David Johnson
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The hidden benefits to recycled modular buildings

Mike Williams examines case studies where such solutions are used to provide high quality education facilities.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
  • Mike Williams
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Designs on education

The UK’s schools and local authorities are discovering that the recent baby boom is leading to a requirement for additional classroom space and resources. One joinery manufacturer is offering a quick and hassle-free way to meet this demand with its new range of carefully designed structures.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
  • Kathy Hodson
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Prefabricating school buildings

Thinking of extending your school? Dr Christopher French’s research is an in-depth review of offsite construction in the Eastern Region.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
  • Christopher French
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Eton goes modern

The Tony Little Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning (CIRL) at Eton College has now been open just over a year. The vision of outgoing Head Master Tony Little, CIRL was designed to develop Eton’s expertise in teaching and learning.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Timber does it in a hurry

A new-build housing estate brought rising roll numbers and an urgent need for more classroom space at a village primary school near Chippenham.

  • 8 Aug 2016
  • 24mins