The pre-fabricated strawbale building was constructed as a design and build by ecofab ltd. The building accommodates a Nursery for 40 children, toy library, community room/after school facility for 20 children and an office for hot desking.
• Project Specifics:
Design & Build Project Cost: £450,000.00 (inc. all professional fees, services, external works) – which represents exceptional value for money for such a high spec. building - 2010 figures
Gross Internal Floor Area: 277m2 (£1,625m2)
Duration on Site: 27 Weeks
Air Pressure Test: 0.93 m3/(h.m2) @ 50pa (structural shell phase)
EPC Result: 24A
Planning Constraints: AONB, Heritage Coast, AGHV, WHS, Airfield Safeguarding Zone, Environmentally Sensitive Area
Awards
- Best Sustainable Development; LABC SW Building Excellence Awards 2011
- Winner of Sustainable Construction - New Build; Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2011