Vandersanden Bricks Ensure Student Accommodation Blends With Oxford Heritage

An eco-friendly development targeting the Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard, Castle Hill House provides undergraduate accommodation for students of St Peter’s College, University of Oxford. To ensure the scheme sits comfortably within the historic environment adjacent to Oxford Castle, Design Engine Architects specified Vandersanden’s Chaucer Suffolk and Majestic bricks..

Streamlined Parking and Drainage Upgrade at Astley Cooper School

Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its infrastructure with the construction of a new car park at the front of the school, complete with comprehensive drainage solutions throughout the facility.

Transforming Education Landscapes: The Power of Resin Bound Paving

Partnering with Action for the River Kennet (ARK), to create a rainwater garden design that would reduce strain on drainage systems and promote groundwater recharge. The implementation of SureSet resin bound paving and a PourOn gravel drainage channel, were designed to guide water flow, and enhance sustainability.

Education: A Problem-Solving Guide for Specifiers

Gerflor & Gradus are manufacturers of contract interior solutions, offering a complete range of products designed to enhance and protect education spaces. In this article, we explore how Gerflor & Gradus products can help resolve common problems encountered in Education spaces to provide a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing space for students and staff.

Outdoor learning spaces to engage everyone

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards creating outdoor learning spaces that engage and inspire everyone. Broxap's solutions for these spaces offer a wide range of benefits, from enhancing academic performance to promoting environmental awareness.

The importance of specifying the correct floor for dance education

Whether you are specifying a dance floor for the world’s leading dance companies or for classes in schools, colleges or universities, the same fundamental criteria apply.

SDS smart rainwater management brings multiple benefits to St Joseph's Primary School

The rainwater management and reuse system installed by SDS holds back stormwater from the drainage network during peak storm conditions, reducing the frequency with which the CSO discharges untreated wastewater into the River Exe.

The transformative role of LED lighting in educational establishments

Lighting is an investment that can pay dividends in the education sector - Phil Brown, Product and Marketing Director at NVC Lighting, highlights the transformative role of LED lighting in educational establishments.