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Delivering complex heat network integration for Nottingham College
As higher education estates accelerate toward net zero, many are facing challenges in integrating new technology into heritage environments. Selecting low-carbon technologies is relatively simple, but integrating them successfully into complex, constrained, and often historic environments without disrupting critical operations is less so. A recent project in the heart of Nottingham city centre on the historic Adams Building demonstrates how careful planning, collaboration and engineering precision can un...
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Helter-skelter at the heart of Bilton Grange’s new boarding house
STEPNELL has completed work one of the UK’s newest, purpose-built prep school boarding houses at Bilton Grange Preparatory School in Dunchurch, Rugby.
Bringing nature into the playground
CLAPHAM Manor Primary School in Lambeth, has transformed its outdoor space with a new Proludic play area designed to bring children closer to nature while encouraging active, imaginative play. Working closely with the PTA, the school wanted to replace its outdated equipment with an exciting new play solution that would engage as many children as possible at one time and support a wide range of developmental needs. Between the PTA, the school, and Proludic’s design team a bespoke design emerged that maxim...
Façades: the first line of defence
From striking architectural statements to critical elements of energy performance and fire safety, façades play a vital role throughout the lifecycle of buildings, writes Daniel Snape MRICS, Associate Director, Watts Group
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Delivering innovative and inclusive SEND and SEMH schools
Reds 10 and HLM Architects describe how they’ve delivered sustainable, seven high-quality and cost-effective specialist schools

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Join us at the sb estates forum this July 2025
We are delighted to announce the sustainable buildings and estates forum will be taking place at The Belfry Hotel, Sutton Coldfield on 10th & 11th July 2025.

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