12 January 2026

Thornhill Primary School, Bedfordshire, UK

Role: Lead building physicist and mechanical building services engineer (Five Ten Ltd)
Duration: 2018–2022
Project Value: £7,700,000

Description

I led the conceptual and detailed building physics and mechanical engineering design. The building was a new primary school with a strong focus on achieving very low-carbon emissions and a comfortable, safe and healthy indoor environment.

Key Achievements

• Delivered a BREEAM Excellent rating
• Achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions
• Developed innovative ventilation solutions
• Collaborated with architects and contractors
• Conducted post-occupancy evaluations

Awards

• Winner: Pagabo Awards 2021 – Best Project Delivering Sustainable Outcomes
• Winner: The Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology at the AT Awards
• Shortlisted: The Structural Timber Awards 2022 for the 'Low Energy Project of the Year' Category
• Shortlisted: The Schueco Excellence/ Architecture Today Awards 2023 in the Education building category
• Shortlisted: AJ Architecture Awards: School Category
• Shortlisted: Offsite Awards: Building Performance Pioneer Category
• Shortlisted: Education Property Awards 2025: Primary School Project of the Year

Technical Skills Applied

• Building physics
• Mechanical engineering
• HVAC design
• Energy modeling
• Project management