Post on 01-Apr-2015
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Newcastle under Lyme CollegeNew College Building - BREEAM Very GoodSkills and Technology Centre – BREEAM Excellent
Martin Bostock – Head of Estates and Facilities
Sustainable Construction Case Study
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Newcastle under Lyme College
Main Building
Funder requirement for BREEAM
I qualified as BREEAM Assessor
Consultants Sustainability Report
BREEAM became a contract condition
Teamwork – Architect, Contractor, Client, Consultant, Assessor
Achieved BREEAM Very Good, Design Stage, December 2009
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Newcastle under Lyme College
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Newcastle under Lyme College
Skills and Technology BuildingFunder Required BREEAM ExcellentAssessed under BREEAM EducationPost Construction StageChallenge - higher standard with similar designTeam approach critical to successAchieved BREEAM Excellent, Post Construction Stage, December 2010Winner of 2011 BREEAM Award
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Newcastle under Lyme College
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Newcastle under Lyme College
Dual fuel gas and biodiesel boilersRainwater harvesting for toiletsPermeable block paving and SUDSHigh levels of insulationComprehensive Building Management SystemDaylight and proximity sensors on lightingNatural ventilation/coolingLow flush toilets and sensor tapsMajority of materials A/A+ rated in Green GuideConstruction Phase impacts minimised
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Newcastle under Lyme College
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Newcastle under Lyme College
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Newcastle under Lyme College
Benefits of BREEAMTangible expression of Green credentialsRaised profile locally, regionally, nationallyReduced energy consumptionLower energy billsMinimal environmental impactOccupier comfortExcellent learning environmentUnlocks Capital Funding
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Newcastle under Lyme College
1. Has to be a team effort
2. Make BREEAM a contract condition
3. Start early
Martin Bostock
Head of Estates and Facilities
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Your next steps – making the most of your EAUC Membership…
1. Resources - visit the dedicated construction section on the EAUC resource bank
2. Resources - Visit SORTED, the online resource for sustainability in the Learning and Skills sector
3. Recognition - enter the 2012 Green Gown Awards Sustainable construction and refurbishment category – entries open summer 2012
4. Measure and improve - sign up to LiFE – www.thelifeindex.org.uk. EAUC Members receive a significant discount• LiFE offers a dedicated ‘sustainable construction and
renovation’ framework for implementation
Membership matters at www.eauc.org.uk