Project Report Featherstone High School

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Project Overview: The report details the renovation of Featherstone High School in London, UK, focusing on the use of Kalwall translucent sandwich panels to refurbish the main teaching block. The project was managed by DSP Architecture and aimed to modernize the 1958 concrete-framed building, which was suffering from decay and water ingress.

Specifications: The Kalwall panels used in the project are 4 inches (100mm) thick with a shoji grid core, crystal exterior FRP, and white interior FRP. The system finish is Bronze #85, with a U-Value of 0.08 (0.45 W/m²K), a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.04, and Visible Light Transmission of 5%.

Renovation Details: The renovation involved removing old concrete spandrel panels, repairing the concrete structure, and installing Kalwall panels on a new steel frame to extend floor space. The new facades provide diffused daylight, privacy, and eliminate shadows and glare, enhancing student concentration and reducing eye fatigue.

Benefits: Kalwall panels reduce the need for blinds or curtains and allow for ample daylighting even on cloudy days, reducing artificial lighting needs and energy costs. The panels are highly insulating, contributing to energy efficiency.

Construction Process: The project was completed in two phases over a year, allowing the school to remain operational. Kalwall Unitized Curtain Walls, pre-assembled and glazed at the factory, facilitated rapid installation and minimized disruption.

Client Feedback: Geraldine Walder, project architect at DSP, noted the client's preference for Kalwall due to its previous success in an adjoining building and its off-site fabrication benefits, which minimized on-site disruption and time.

Awards: The project was entered for The Architect’s Journal: School Project of the Year Awards 2017.

Additional Information: The report suggests specifying Kalwall with CABOT’s Lumira™ aerogel insulation for optimal thermal performance. Kalwall, Kalcurve, and Skyroof are registered trademarks of Kalwall Corporation.

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Project Report Featherstone High School London, UK Photography: Alex Upton Photography: Alex Upton Photography: Alex Upton Architecture: DSP Architecture Wall Systems | Skyroof™ + Skylight Systems | Canopies + Walkways | Hurricane-Rated E-Series™ Window

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KALWALI 8 high performance translucent building systems KALWALL SPECIFICATION: Panel: 4” | 100mm Grid core: shoji Exterior FRP: Crystal Interior FRP: White System finish: Bronze #85 U-Value: 0.08 | 0.45 Wm2K Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.04 Visible Light Transmission: 5% A translucent, structural sandwich panel that provides: Glare-free, balanced daylighting Superior thermal performance Energy + electricity saving Low maintenance life cycle requirements Safety + security through visual privacy Durability + graffiti / vandal-resistance Hurricane, explosion venting + blast rated options Featherstone...

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Project Report Featherstone High School

Project Report Featherstone High School

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