| KINGSMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, CANTERBURY,
RIBA SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS COMPETITION ENTRY The three joint winners of the Royal Institute of British Architects' sustainable schools competition combined good quality design and sustainability. John Pardey and Sir Colin Stansfield Smith's entry uses the sustainable resource of timber and modular construction to reduce waste. Natural light from clerestory glazing, and stack effect ventilation reduces energy use. A wood chip boiler to provide heating should minimise carbon emissions. Their 'walled garden' design encloses the school and provides a safe haven for children. |