It is the first timber building in the UK to include acoustic attenuation to fully comply with Building Bulletin 93: "Acoustic Design of Schools". Acoustic management specialists Acoustic Design Ltd were commissioned to develop acoustic attenuation products exclusive to Cabinco Ltd.
Stuart Leeming, Deputy High Master at The Manchester Grammar School, called in Cabinco to design and manufacture the building in partnership with the school. Commenting on the project, Stuart Leeming said, "It is a fabulous building, our Cabinco home is the perfect base for our innovative new junior section. Recently nominated for an RICS sustainability award, Bexwyke Lodge has drawn nothing but praise from all who have visited, impressing with its light, airy interiors, its distinctive exterior and superb quality of finish." He continued, "Equipped to the highest technical standards, the building is an impressive addition to our estate and one that was delivered on time and within a very tight construction schedule of only four months."
Built on a grid of concrete piers, and supported by a glulam base frame, the building uses an 88mm glue-laminated interlocking log structure, fully insulated to comply with and exceed all current building regulations, and clad with larch for durability and low maintenance.
Innovative new components are used to isolate floor from walls, and walls from roof to achieve the high acoustic performance required. The timber building features rooflights and sun tubes to bring in natural light and save energy together with high specifcation windows and doors for thermal efficiency and security. The overall design encourages natural ventilation creating a comfortable, airy learning environment.
Bexwyke Lodge is connected to the main school by a 45m long covered walkway and is surrounded by 600m˛ of anti-slip decking made from larch.
Cabinco are specialists in the supply and construction of log based sustainable buildings, and work alongside appointed main contractors and architects to achieve a complete construction package. The team at Cabinco has over 30 years' experience in the timber industry with close links to quality northern European manufacturers to supply custom-made timber buildings.
Cabinco offers a variety of beautifully crafted commercial timber buildings, log cabins, school buildings, lodges, shelters and garden gazebos.
Cabinco Ltd holds FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody Certification, ensuring that timbers are sourced from sustainable forestry.
Further information is available from Cabinco on 01600 719218, by emailing romane@cabinco.co.uk or by visiting the company's website www.cabinco.co.uk
