First Passivhaus Primary School In Scotland, Scottish Education Building News, Architecture Images
North Perth Passivhaus Primary School Building
Perth and Kinross Junior Education Facility in eastern Scotland design by Architype Architects
11 May 2021
First Passivhaus Primary School In Scotland
Design: Architype Architects
Location: Perth and Kinross, Scotland

Perth And Kinross Council Approve Planning For First Passivhaus Primary School In Scotland
Tuesday 11th May 2021 – Perth & Kinross Council?s Planning and Development Management Committee has granted full planning approval for a new school in North Perth, making it one of the first Passivhaus Standard primary schools in Scotland.
The school, which will replace both the current North Muirton and Balhousie Primary Schools, is being delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside on behalf of hub East Central with Architype as both Lead Consultant and Passivhaus Designer. The new school, which will be built on the site of the current North Muirton Primary School will have a capacity for 500 pupils and will incorporate a nursery and additional support needs (ASN) provision each with their own dedicated outdoor space. Due to complete in early 2023, both original schools will remain in operation until that time.

Passivhaus Standard is an integrated design methodology where buildings provide a high level of comfort for occupants while using very little energy for heating and cooling. The new school will deliver ...