Education

We have a strong, global track record of university design, college design, campus master planning, the creation of estates strategies and the development of next generation schools of the future.

As the nature of education continues the shift in pedagogy from a traditional didactic model to blended learning or a self-directed learning environment which is student-centric and improves the student experience, so too must the development of facilities that support continuous learning and career development, upskilling and retraining.

We help develop sticky campuses which encourage students to remain on site and embrace new and ever more inclusive learning environments which improve student engagement and outcomes,

Through strategic planning and design, we develop campus masterplans, spaces and solutions that are flexible, adaptable and smart. We create flexible and adaptable building, with improved utilization, reduced backlog maintenance and attractive places where students want to be.

Over recent years, we've been working to make learning environments safer, improving ventilation and providing better environmental controls to improve student satisfaction.

Our collaborative approach to design, particularly our use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), has allowed us to develop and deploy digital twins for the effective and efficient asset management and ongoing operational management of some of the world’s leading universities, research institutions and academies.

Our Sustainable Legacies (ESG) strategy drives our strong focus on the use of high-performance design to support decarbonization and reduce emissions, setting a roadmap to a net zero or net positive future.

The deployment of internet of things (IoT) technology has enabled the development of the smart campus, offering improved estate efficiency, better energy performance, student experience and ultimately improved educational attainment.

Take a look at some of the education projects we've delivered for clients around the world.

We've been recognized for several of our global education projects:

• Ranked #1 K-12 School Architecture and Engineering Firm 2022 by Building Design + Construction.
• Suffolk County Community College, Renewable Energy and STEM Center, Long Island Design Award 2021, American Institute of Architects.
• South Point Primary School, 1st NZC School, Highly Commended Net Zero Carbon Award, Constructing Excellence Wales 2022 Awards
• Swansea School, Integration & Collaborative Working Award, Constructing Excellence Wales 2022 Awards
• Fitzalan High School, Digital Construction Award, Constructing Excellence Wales 2022 Awards