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Slough Grammar School, UK
Building Construction

The buildings comprise of the original listed 1914 main two storey block fronting the road which is of brick construction (see photo), which was added to in the 1930s, a major two storey flat roofed extension built in 1996 and a canteen block. There are also a number of relocatable buildings on the site.


Heating / Ventilation / Cooling and Lighting System
The heating system was previously served by central oil fired boilers. The oil fired boiler-house contained blue asbestos insulation which had to be removed before the replacement with new gas-fired boilers could take place. The LTHW is generally pumped to zones of radiators. Lighting is by standard fluorescent fittings.

Problems / Damages
The school was using far more electricity and gas than would be expected.