Newport High School

Newport High School is a catalyst for social and economic regeneration, high-quality, flexible and contemporary education and a vibrant hub for increased community cohesion. Designed for 1,100 students, the school is a symbol of civic investment engendering ownership and pride within the local community.
In order to address all aspects of a truly sustainable development HLM worked closely with the client, main contractor and design team to develop the environmental project brief and then generate an initial response. This extensive consultation (involving the school's own pupil eco-group) and interactive design process resulted in a 73-point rated BREEAM Excellent status; the first secondary school to do so. The design offered a 24% carbon improvement over Building Regulations requirements, and turned the school itself into a learning tool

Awards: Constructing Excellence award for waste minimisation, finalist in the Constructing Excellence Innovation and Sustainability awards.