DUNAMASE COLLEGE / EDUCATION
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
A second-level, multi-denominational, co-educational school operating under the patronage of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB). Established back in 2017, Dunamase College has grown rapidly. A vibrant and dynamic school, Dunamase College continues to be on a path of rapid development.
A standalone 2-storey, low carbon in-operation expansion project that delivered a BCAR-compliant specialist classroom block, with a Building Energy Rating (BER) of A.
Mac Zero constructs 570m² standalone 2-storey specialist classroom block for Dunamase College
PROJECT INFO
Dunamase College in Portlaoise opened at its current location on Railway Street, Portlaoise back in 2017.
There are plans to migrate the College to a new purpose-built site over the coming years however, with school numbers now in excess of 1000 pupils, space is at a premium and more space is needed now.
Aligned to the high demand in the area for school places, the addition of this 570 sqm two-storey modular classroom block will enable the school to comfortably accommodate students in its current location.
The 570 sqm classroom block was manufactured offsite and completed in only five months.
The nearly zero-energy building (nZeb) consists of six classrooms, two WC cubicle areas, a facilities store, plant room and staircase.
Delivering a sustainable building for the future, this highly insulated and airtight modular building has already achieved a ‘best in class’ BER A rating.
M+E PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Heating - Plumbing, ventilation and installation of a VRF (variable refrigerant flow) air conditioning system. Room controls have been installed with ease of use in mind.
Plumbing - Boosted cold water is provided to all cold water outlets throughout the building with non-concussive taps to all wash hand basins within the toilet areas. Hot water is provided by efficient point-of-use water heaters.
Extract ventilation - S&P extract fans are controlled by presence detectors.
Efficient LED light fittings throughout with programmable PIR presence detection censors.
3 Phase Supply to specialist machinery in construction and engineering rooms.
CCTV cameras throughout building, connected to school's security system.
SITEWORKS
Provision of all storm drainage and tarmacadam surfaces in the enclosed courtyard area (overcoming challenging access).
An additional external staircase added to provide secondary emergency escape route for the building.
Accessible parking space added to comply with DAC regulations.
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