Well-designed buildings that have plenty of natural light and ventilation, and are kept at a comfortable temperature, mean better physical and mental wellbeing for all those who use them. Buildings that reduce our carbon footprint also reduce our impact on the environment while also reducing running costs.
However, many early years settings have limited resources and may not be in the position to fund a new-build such as Baildon Village Pre-School, which was constructed using ‘Passivhaus’ principles (see case study).
In this article I’ll look at a range of approaches to making your buildings more sustainable, from sources of funding and low-cost options to designing from scratch.
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