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The first Passivhaus secondary school in the UK: the Harris Academy Sutton

The Harris Academy, Passivhaus secondary school in UK
Case study
United Kingdom

The first Passivhaus secondary school in the UK: the Harris Academy Sutton

26 June 2023
Harris Academy Sutton represent the first example of Passivhaus in a secondary school in the UK. Along with sustainability benefits, the school´s design supports a comfortable and healthy learning environment for students.
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This secondary school has been designed and built according to Passivhaus standards. The building is highly energy efficient and has been designed to accommodate and improve the needs and health of its students. It comprises of flexible teaching spaces, a mature palette of materials, stable temperature, excellent air quality, and natural ventilation.

Embodied carbon modelling tools were used along-side Passivhaus PHPP. The use of timber was included as much as possible, such as though timber cladding, timber frame infill, timber batten ceiling finishes, etc.  In general, materials were chosen to be robust and long-lasting. Concrete was chosen only for critical areas, whereas timber was chosen for health and well-being and sustainability reasons.

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LETI_EC_CaseStudies_Template_Rev I_Harris Accademy.pdf

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