Case Study - BRE Environmental Assessments (BREEAM)

Buckshaw Village Trinity C of E Primary School

Aegis was commissioned by the Diocese of Blackburn to act as CDM Co-ordinator for the construction of
the new Buckshaw Village Trinity C of E Primary School and to conduct a BREEAM Assessment of the
school buildings.

The design stage of the development achieved a BREEAM certificate rating of ‘Very Good’, which was the
target level specified.

The inclusion of solar thermal panels as a renewable energy source provided 30% of the required reduction
in the building’s CO₂ emissions. This, in part, achieved six credits for an Energy Performance Certificate
Score of 39.

The project achieved the maximum score under the materials section of the assessment by selecting at least
80% of the major building elements with an environmental rating of A+.