Thornhill Primary School

Award-winning primary school in 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

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