RIVERSIDE Primary School in Perth has won a prestigious award for its innovative environmentally friendly design.
The school scooped the Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Learning Place at The Learning Places Scotland Awards ceremony in Glasgow on November 14.
Riverside is one of the first primary schools in Scotland built to Passivhaus standards (final certification pending). The two-storey school replaced North Muirton and Balhousie Primary Schools and has a capacity for 500.
Built by Robertson Construction Tayside, Architype is behind the design of the school, and hub East Central Scotland managed the overall project.
Councillor John Rebbeck, convenor of Perth and Kinross Council’s Learning and Families Committee, said, “We are committed to giving our children and young people the best start in life and the new Riverside School is a fantastic place for learning.
“I am thrilled the work that has gone into creating Scotland’s first Passivhaus primary school has been recognised.”
Kevin Dickson, regional MD of Robertson Construction Tayside, added, “Riverside Primary School sets a benchmark in Scotland for Passivhaus, by choosing this design standard Perth and Kinross Council is clearly illustrating its commitment towards net zero and high quality by providing facilities which are economical to run and have been proven to help improve pupil attainment.
“We are delighted that the efforts of the entire team have been recognised at the Learning Places Scotland Awards.”
Gary Bushnell, chief executive of hub East Central Scotland, which managed the delivery of the project, commented, “We are proud that Riverside Primary School has been recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable building.
“Designed by Architype and built by Robertson, the school provides an environmentally friendly learning environment that will serve the community for generations to come.”
