The Benefits of Eco Classrooms

There are indeed some very good reasons why your school should consider buying an eco classroom building as opposed to a more traditional design and specification. Below we list the principle reasons for going down the eco design route:

• It goes without saying of course that eco classrooms are environmentally friendly and are doing their bit to keep the environment in check. Quite simply, you are protecting the planet for future generations to enjoy
• Reduced costs – energy efficient and sustainable buildings reduce overall energy bills
• With modular builds, you save on transport and on-site build costs and therefore reduce the CO2 footprint of costly distribution and production methods
• Your school can promote environmental awareness to the school and local community as well as connecting children with nature
• Use the building as an educational resource so that children can actually be part of the sustainability knowledge process
• They are usually manufactured from eco friendly materials – accredited sustainable timber from managed plantations, living sedum roofs, rainwater harvesting systems and sun pipes
• They can use renewable energy sources for heating and lighting (solar panels, wind turbines and air source heat pumps)
• Eco classrooms can help towards your Eco Schools accreditations as they compliment some of the major eco school topics – RENEWABLE ENERGY, BIO-DIVERSITY, SCHOOL GROUNDS, RE-CYCLING & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
• There could be some grants available too which will support the funding of these types of classroom buildings

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