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Leading the way: Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School is officially the world's largest Passivhaus education building

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Leading the way: Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School is officially the world's largest Passivhaus education building

Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline has proudly achieved Passivhaus Classic certification, officially becoming the largest Passivhaus education building in the world.

Date: 11 Jun 25

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Healthy Buildings: Going Beyond Performance

Thought Leadership

Healthy Buildings: Going Beyond Performance

Designed for wellbeing and sustainability, healthy buildings create spaces that inspire comfort, happiness, and productivity.

Date: 22 May 25

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How MMC is shaping the future of public sector design

Thought Leadership

How MMC is shaping the future of public sector design

In the face of mounting challenges, the public sector is rethinking how it delivers spaces. MMC offers a smarter, faster and more sustainable way to build and operate the spaces people rely on.

Date: 29 Apr 25

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Sharing our insights on how we have shaped inclusive learning environments

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Sharing our insights on how we have shaped inclusive learning environments

Our Director, Gary Overton, alongside Gladys Marr and Sean McKeown, is presenting at the Education Estates SEND Conference, showcasing our Silverwood SEND School project.

Date: 6 Feb 25

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Shaping success: Hear from pupils and teachers of Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School

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Shaping success: Hear from pupils and teachers of Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School

The opening of the new Woodmill and St. Columba’s RC High School in Fife has been met with overwhelming positivity from pupils and teachers alike.

Date: 22 Oct 24

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The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!

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The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!

Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has been shortlisted in the Large Projects category at the 2024 EAA Awards.

Date: 20 Sept 24

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A vision rooted in collaboration: Reflecting on the project journey with our clients

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A vision rooted in collaboration: Reflecting on the project journey with our clients

We recently had the wonderful opportunity to invite our clients back to the school, reflecting together on the project journey and celebrating the collaboration that led to its success.

Date: 13 Sept 24

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Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face

Podcast

Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face

Guest Speakers: Sue Corbett, Star Academies and John Robinson, The Rowan Learning Trust

Date: 5 Sept 24

Samantha Smith - Director, Building Consultancy

Hosted by Samantha Smith

Director, Building Consultancy

Recognition for our talented Glasgow team at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards

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Recognition for our talented Glasgow team at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards

We’re so pleased to have been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year and Project of the Year for Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School, recognising our commitment to excellence.

Date: 2 Sept 24

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Highlighting our commitment to excellence with two shortlisting's at Insider South West Property Awards

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Highlighting our commitment to excellence with two shortlisting's at Insider South West Property Awards

We’re delighted to have been recognised for two awards, Architectural Practice of the Year and Sustainable Development of the Year.

Date: 28 Aug 24

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UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today

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UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today

We are ecstatic to announce that the visionary new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first wave of pupils!

Date: 21 Aug 24

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New, 1,070-place secondary school in Cornwall gets the green light

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New, 1,070-place secondary school in Cornwall gets the green light

The new school in Cornwall has received planning approval, delivering high quality, modern educational facilities for the growing families in the area.

Date: 13 Aug 24

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We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the year at Insider's Yorkshire Property Industry Awards

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We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the year at Insider's Yorkshire Property Industry Awards

With over 150 years’ involvement in shaping Yorkshire’s built environment, we’re delighted to have been recognised for this year’s Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards.

Date: 31 Jul 24

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We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards

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We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards

We’re delighted to have been recognised for this award, nominated in the nursery to sixth form category, showcasing our commitment to shaping safe, comfortable and fulfilling learning spaces for all.

Date: 9 Jul 24

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Double win for Winterstoke Hundred Academy at the Michelmore's Property Awards

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Double win for Winterstoke Hundred Academy at the Michelmore's Property Awards

Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare takes home two awards - Building of the Year and Education Project of the Year at the prestigious awards ceremony, hosted in Exeter.

Date: 28 Jun 24

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Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building

Podcast

Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building

Guest Speakers: John Peden, Fife Council, David Muir, BAM Construct UK, Jamie Gregory, AHR

Date: 10 Jun 24

Stuart Bryson - Regional Director, Architecture

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Regional Director, Architecture

How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?

Podcast

How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?

Guest speakers: Natasha Karson, AHR and Stuart Bryson AHR

Date: 28 Apr 24

Imran Kassim - Director, Architecture

Hosted by Imran Kassim

Director, Architecture

Planning approved for new Star Radcliffe Academy

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Planning approved for new Star Radcliffe Academy

Marking an exciting educational addition to Bury, Star Radcliffe Academy will provide 750 places for pupils from years 7 to 11.

Date: 19 Dec 23

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An exciting glimpse into what's coming as the new High School for South and West Fife goes in for planning

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An exciting glimpse into what's coming as the new High School for South and West Fife goes in for planning

Targeted to achieve Passivhaus Classic certification, the new high school will replace the outdated Inverkeithing High School, to better cater to the needs of students.

Date: 13 Aug 23

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How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building

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How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building

This project for Fife Council brings together two secondary schools into a single building, sitting on a shared site with a new Fife College building to create a new education hub.

Date: 12 Jun 23

Jamie Gregory - Associate Director, Architecture

by Jamie Gregory

Associate Director, Architecture

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