Tain 3-18 Campus Site Visit – Passivhaus Design in Action

Summary

Following a statutory consultation process in 2019, it was agreed that Tain Royal Academy, Craighill and Knockbreck Primary Schools, and St Duthus School would be relocated to a single, modern campus located at Craighill in Tain.

This ambitious development was selected as part of Phase 1 of the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) and has been designed to achieve the Passivhaus Standard – a rigorous, energy-efficient design approach delivering exceptional comfort and dramatically reduced carbon emissions.

🛠️ Kier Construction were appointed as design and build contractors, working closely with Highland Council’s in-house Property teams to bring this high-performance educational facility to life. Construction work began on site in September 2022.

🌱 What to expect during the event:

• Introduction to the Tain 3-18 Campus project
• Overview of the LEIP and its outcomes
• Insights into Passivhaus design and construction
• Site walk and technical discussion
• Key features of the campus include:
  ✔️ Very high insulation values
  ✔️ Airtight building envelope
  ✔️ Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
  ✔️ Whole-life sustainability focus
  ✔️ Significant reduction in energy use and carbon output

Who should attend?
Construction professionals, architects, engineers, education estate managers, students, CIOB members, and anyone with an interest in sustainable building design.