The project
The main goal of the development which was designed by SNC Lavalin's Atkins, was to encourage the availability of the facilities for everyone to enjoy together. The development comprises a pre-school, Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (LECA), Highfield Littleport Academy Special Education Needs (SEN) school, and a leisure centre for public use.
The design
To ensure the development was ready in time for the new school year, Kingspan TEK® structural insulated panels (SIPs) made the perfect choice. The offsite nature of SIPs construction meant the panels were part-assembled in a factory and then swiftly erected in a matter of weeks once on-site. The flexible nature of structural insulated panels facilitated the design of all elements within this project, combined with a slim wall build-up to create additional usable interior space within the buildings.
The development achieved the required thermal performance and a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, due in part to the unique jointing system of Kingspan TEK®.
Published October 2017
