Latimer Art College, Kettering
Value - £2m | Client - NetZero Building
We were appointed to provide civil and structural engineering services for a new two-storey structure at Latimer Arts College, Barton Seagrave, Kettering.
NetZero Buildings provide structurally insulated panel (SIP) construction options for schools offering greater flexibility in construction timeframes and superior thermal properties in contrast to traditional brick and block structures.
To develop the structural performance required for the structure we developed a braced single storey steel frame solution to provide rigidity to the ground floor with SIP infill panels. The first-floor SIP construction then sits on top of the braced frame, this reduces the quantity of steel required in the structure saving the client money and providing better environmental credentials for the structure.
We utilised Tekla Structural Designer to develop the design, which allowed us to generate a three-dimensional steel frame model which could then account for secondary loadings and effects on the structure. This allowed the Clancy team to develop an efficient steel frame that reduces material waste and the environmental impact of the structure in line with the client’s design ethos.
The drainage strategy we proposed for the surface water was to attenuate the flow from the structure via an offline geocellular storage tank and flow control device reducing the flow to 5l/s to minimise the risk of blockages in the network. This was to then discharge to an existing drainage network on site.
This project stands out because of the environmental impact of the structure thanks to the innovative SIP construction methodology offering the college swift delivery of the project at an affordable cost.
Services used:
Civil engineering
Structural engineering
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