Testimonials

“Winston Churchill said we shape buildings and then they shape us. Few buildings define our future as decisively as the schools in which we are educated. If we want children to respect the global environment and play their part in developing a more energy-efficient future, then we should be working to ensure the environment in which they’re educated reflects our values.

“It’s in the hundreds of individual decisions that we make that we will ensure a green future. Nowhere is that more important than when we shape our school buildings.”

The Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education

“Becoming a really effective client can make all the difference in new build or refurbishment. Heads have to live with the running costs such major works incur. They also have to accept responsibility for the carbon and water footprint they bequeath. This practical guide is designed to ensure they can achieve the very best outcome easily and cost effectively. Tomorrow’s world will demand that today’s decisions deliver sustainable schools for the long term.”

The Rt Hon. John Gummer, Lord Deben