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Sign upFebruary 1, 2025
Old Newton School
Old Newton
In 2023, the school secured funding to create a new self-contained classroom and library in an underused area overlooking the playground. A prefabricated volumetric solution was initially considered but rejected due to limited design options, concerns over longevity, and potential air quality issues from petrochemical-derived internal finishes. In 2024, the school governors approached IF_DO Architects and Natural Building Systems to propose an off-site manufactured solution using regenerative, natural materials. Central to the school’s ambition was the need for a flexible teaching space with a seating area overlooking the playground and excellent indoor air quality, free from VOCs and other contaminants. The new classroom needed to be delivered and built rapidly, with disruptive operations occurring only during school holidays. IF_DO developed a concept design with support from Natural Building Systems using mostly standard ADEPT® components.
The school needed a solution that would track and manage trusted data across the entire building lifecycle. This was achieved thanks to a pioneering partnership between Natural Building Systems, Circuland, OrcaScan and GS1 UK. Circuland powered the Digital Product Passports (DPPs), ensuring that materials had structured, accessible lifecycle data. OrcaScan enabled seamless on-site tracking through GS1 powered QR codes, bridging the gap between digital records and physical assets.
ADEPT® system is a fully integrated prefabricated construction solution including breathable walls and roof, cladding, floors and internal wall. Standardised, repeated elements combine with optimal material efficiency to make a system that is affordable, scalable, quick to build and suitable for awkward access or infill sites. Panels and components are individually demountable, making it easy to partially or completely disassemble the structure, reuse elements and make non-destructive alterations. The system can be delivered in panelised or volumetric elements, or both – whatever works better. Everything has been designed to be healthier for people and kinder to the planet.
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