Passivhaus School Extension in Welshpool.
Lowfield Timber Frames has recently supplied and erected a timber frame for an extension to Ysgol Gymraeg y Trallwng. Working with Wynne Construction on behalf of Powys County Council. The £7m development in Welshpool will see a new 150-student school constructed on site, while also incorporating the historic Ysgol Maesydre building. This will merge a primary school’s rich heritage with modern design principles.
The Grade II-listed building will be refurbished as part of the construction to accommodate early years and community facilities, with existing features of the building retained and protected. The extension, which is to be built to achieve Passive House (Passivhaus) accreditation and ensure a Passivhaus School that is a sustainable and low energy usage building. Additional structural repairs include window refurbishment and roof coverings.
We are increasingly seeing more desire for energy efficient buildings and Passive House / Passivhaus School’s are benefiting from this type of build. Lowfield Timber Frames take pride in building better and building greener.
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