Case Study
Anderson High School
01 / Case Study
Anderson High School
The Anderson High School in Lerwick is a £56m four-storey school that can accommodate up to 1,180 pupils.
Location / Lerwick, Scotland
Contract Value / £55m
Architect / N/A
Client / Shetland Islands Council / hub North Scotland
Completion / 2017
02 / Overview
Overview of the Anderson High School project
Anderson High School is one of the largest buildings in Lerwick and includes a three-storey 100-bed residential building. The school was designed by Ryder Architecture and DSSR.
Both buildings have their heat source provided via a connection to the Lerwick District Heating System. This district heating system uses a combination of renewable energy sources, including waste heat from the local power station and geothermal energy.
The school is designed to be highly energy efficient. It has a number of features that help to reduce energy consumption, including:
- A highly insulated building envelope
- Natural ventilation
- A heat recovery ventilation system
- A district heating system
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Water-saving fixtures
The school is also designed to be comfortable for its occupants. It has a number of features that help to improve occupant comfort, including:
- Good daylight levels
- Natural ventilation
- A comfortable temperature and humidity
- A quiet environment
- A well-designed layout
The Anderson High School is a highly sustainable and energy-efficient school. It is a great example of how design can be used to improve the environmental performance of buildings.
