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Dear Reader,
There are currently 32,113 schools
and 142 universities in the UK.
Studies suggest that over twothirds
of these buildings are
considered "not fit for purpose" by
their head teachers and deans,
who cite leaks, asbestos, faulty
heating and damp as common
problems.
Consider also the fact that overall
pupil numbers are expected to
increase by 654,000 to around
8.1m by 2026. In secondary
schools alone, the overall
population is projected to reach
around 3.3m in 2026, a 19.1%
increase of around 534,000 more
pupils.
Needless to say, school buildings
that are detrimental to education
are a very real problem. The
educational sector needs our help
now more than ever. Only we can
improve these unsanitary
buildings, repair the damage
caused by years of neglect and
implement inspirational design in
its wake. We have the power to
effect real change in society,
delivering healthy and vibrant
spaces for young minds to flourish
and blossom. The scale of the task
is enormous and its importance
cannot be overstated. The
education of the next generation
depends on you. This is your
magazine.
School
Winter 2O19 issue 4156
building
11 Article - Design Vs Reality
With any building project, new build or construction, we all have a
preconceived idea about how it will look, what it will deliver and its expected
performance. The reality is often far different. By Roy Jones, Gilberts Blackpool.
14 Case Study - Schooling the sector itself
Over a third of school buildings in England aren’t fit for purpose. School leaders
cry out for improvements and repairs to be made on their current buildings.
Extra classrooms are required to meet bustling demand.
18 Case Study - The increasingly important role of offsite in education
The UK’s appetite for buildings isn’t going away any time soon. How we
choose to deliver these buildings is ultimately up to us. The real question is
this; can we quickly build enough to meet an ever increasing demand?
23 Case Study - Councils housing a secondary school’s worth of
homeless children each month
The numbers of homeless children councils are having to house in temporary
accommodation has increased by more than a third in the last three years,
equivalent to an extra secondary schools’ worth of children every month.
31 Case Study - The crucial role of buildings in education
Well-designed educational buildings not only improve the health wellbeing of
students, but also their performance. In spite of this, a large number of British
schools are in a state of neglect.
Joe Bradbury
Consulting Editor > Joe Bradbury
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Special Features
07 > Heating, Ventilation & Energy Efficiency
16 > Modular Building
20 > Interior Design & Fit out
26 > Kitchens, Washrooms &
Changing Areas
28 > Exterior Building Envelope
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