This small Primary school in in West Herefordshire reflects the eco-friendly ethos of the school community. The Voluntary Aided School with 70 pupils in 3 classes, and a community run pre-school, has a very strong and existing ‘Eco Ethos’, where sustainability is at the heart of the teaching, learning and is well embedded within their curriculum.

The building design reflects the eco-friendly ethos of the school community, which was communicated through a successful consultation process and translated into a built form. The design process included an extensive consultation with staff, students and parents which arrived at a series of key points for inclusion in the brief:

• A secure and welcoming entrance.

• A simple plan allowing for passive surveillance of students.

• A building section that maximises natural light while allowing natural ventilation.

• Flexible and agile spaces.

• Direct link to the outside from every classroom.

This project was completed as Project Architect and CEPH designer at Architype Architects on a Traditional Building Contract.

Status: Completed 2010

M&E Engineer: Ernest Griffiths

Structural Engineer: WSP

Contractor: Thomas Vale Construction (now Bouygues)