Lakenheath Primary School - Net Zero in Extreme Noise Environments

In this CPD session, we will cover:

This two-part seminar explores delivering the first operational Net-Zero primary school in East Anglia, Lakenheath Community Primary School

Set in a unique location on the border of the Brecks and Fen landscape, Part 1 will cover an overview of the school project, which provides an adaptable, two-story facility for 420 primary and 30 pre-school pupils. Occupying a 3.2ha site, the L-shaped building is oriented to maximise natural light and minimise solar gain. The building also has to overcome the challenges of being located 1270 metres from RAF Lakenheath, the largest fighter base in the UK. This design therefore prioritises acoustic resilience through the use of mechanical ventilation and high-attenuation composite windows.

Biophilic design connects occupants to nature to improve concentration and well-being. The site promotes a pedestrian-first ethos, featuring inclusive access, sports pitches, and ecological zones with a 1:3 tree replacement ratio. Ultimately, the project creates an inspiring, future-proof environment that meets modern educational standards.

Part 2 will look at the details of the building services engineering:

Sustainability is a core pillar, targeting an ‘A+’ Energy Performance rating via an array of 20x150m boreholes for ground source heat pumps, 58kW photovoltaic panels and 40kW of modular battery storage.

Key integration of the commissioning, continuous commissioning and maintenance programmes will be integral to the performance monitoring of the building's continuous performance.

We will explore the school's desire to integrate all the features of the new school design with the educational curriculum.

Speaker's: Mike Malina and Karen Settle

Both served on the CIBSE East Anglia Regional Committee, Mike as Vice-chair and Karen as Treasurer, which she still fulfils. They are also both keen STEM ambassadors and are passionate about encouraging and inspiring future generations.

Mike Malina

After 44 years working in the industry, Mike finds himself for the first time on the user/client side, as the Chair of Governors for Lakenheath Community Primary School.

Mike started his career as a Geologist in the offshore oil industry, then moved into building services engineering in the late 1980s.

He has always seen the big picture and specialised in sustainable buildings and energy policy. In 2013, his book "Delivering Sustainable Buildings" was published by Wiley-Blackwell

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118511022

Karen Settle

Is a chartered Engineer and the Associate (Building Services) Energy & Sustainability at Concertus and former leader of the MEP team. As since April 23 my role has been refocused to drive forward Sustainability’. With just over 28 years in Industry and a Rollercoaster of a career now harnessing her passion for sustainability. Building on a strong background in Building Services.

Role on the project - After being part of the design team on the project till the end of stage 3 – retained as TA by Suffolk County Council to oversee Stage 4 and beyond to ensure not only a Net 0 project is delivered, but the best solution is found for long term sustainability.

She has a strong belief in collaboration, sharing ideas, and avoiding siloed thinking to drive positive industry change and is a passionate advocate for sustainability, energy efficiency, and driving behavioural change toward Net Zero and carbon reduction.

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