Daylight that sets standards
The Mulberry Academy London Docks is a pioneering educational building in the centre of London that demonstrates how Passivhaus standards, architectural quality and the use of daylight can work together perfectly in an urban environment. LAMILUX skylights make a decisive contribution here - for more energy efficiency, more light and more quality of life.
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Rethinking education - in the smallest of spaces
Mulberry Academy London Docks is a visionary school building project in the borough of Tower Hamlets, which was completed in 2024 and certified as Passivhaus. A six-storey building with over 9,000 m² of floor space for more than 1,100 pupils was built on a cramped site. Creative spatial solutions were realised to meet the challenges of the location: sports halls below ground, roof terraces as break areas and spacious learning rooms with maximum daylight on the upper floors. At the same time, the school succeeds in blending in with its historical surroundings in an architecturally sensitive manner - and setting new standards for sustainable construction in densely built-up urban areas.
Passivhaus as the key to a healthy learning environment
In the immediate vicinity of busy roads, the Passivhaus construction method was used specifically to create a healthy, quiet and energy-efficient environment for pupils and teaching staff. An outstanding airtightness of 0.2 ACH50, efficient heat recovery and the supply of fresh air from higher areas of the building ensure excellent air quality - despite the high environmental impact of noise and exhaust fumes. At the same time, the high thermal quality of the building envelope and the low form factor of 1.53 minimise energy requirements. The project impressively demonstrates that sustainable construction can succeed even under challenging inner-city conditions.
LAMILUX products for sustainable lighting solutions
High-quality Flat Roof Access Hatches and Skylights with Passivhaus standard from LAMILUX were used to implement the sophisticated daylight concept. As the first provider on the market for Passivhaus-certified skylights, LAMILUX is a pioneer for energy-efficient and climate-friendly building solutions. The systems used have been proven to enable energy savings of up to 30 % compared to conventional daylight elements - with excellent values in terms of thermal insulation, airtightness and comfort. On the roof terraces in particular, the Flat Roof Access Hatches ensure safe access with the best views, while the LAMILUX Skylights measuring 180x180cm bring generous amounts of natural light into the interior of the building - all in the interests of a healthy, sustainable learning environment.
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