Specialist School Extension, Bedfordshire
Dynamic come out on top in stunning rooftop education build!
Dynamic delivering a mix of classrooms and specialist teaching space with innovative first floor extension.
Our team worked closely with the main contractor and clients team to identify the optimum offsite manufactured systems to meet the challenging requirements:
match the footprint and elevations from the architects design
stepped roof form using north light for ‘sun free’ daylight as well as natural ventilation
lightweight and strong structure for installation on top of existing 1970's building
create lecture hall with raked seating and the flexibility to function as a multi-purpose hall and specialist space
Building System - Hybrid System
Floor: Insulated Timber Cassettes / External walls: Timber Frame / Roof: Timber Cassettes / Supports: Glulams, Steel Beams & Steel windposts / U values (W/m²·K): 0.19 floor, 0.22 walls and 0.18 roof