The low carbon credentials of the new Queen Elizabeth II Building at Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey has been recognised with a finalists nomination at The Building Awards 2023.

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Working in collaboration with Plan A Architects, Isosceles and Scott White Hookins, MCS delivered a new 340m2, low carbon, single-storey 6th Form Centre.  The new building incorporates additional teaching and study space, whilst also providing much needed welfare facilities and a cafe to supplement the school's main dining room.

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The new building, which includes predominately low-carbon natural materials creates a very comfortable internal environment with natural light, balanced acoustics and high standards of air-quality.

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The building features natural hemp in pre-formed blocks into the wall structure, as well as lime-plaster, wood-wool panels, birch-faced plywood and a sedum-planted roof. This combination balances U-values, air-tightness and thermal mass to modulate the internal environment throughout the year.

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Interior materials include lime plaster painted with Keim mineral paint, birch-faced plywood and wood-wool boards to create a sophisticated and calming natural space.We are delighted to see that now, more than ever, clients are seeking to create sustainable buildings that minimise energy and water consumption to combat climate change.