Case Studies

Ecosulis is working withIsle of Wight based AquaticEngineering to install a 4500m2 biodiverse green roof and a significant SUDS at the new Cowes Enterprise College.

CowesEnterprise Collegeis an exciting new development being undertaken by Pihl-UK who is responsible for the £30 million two storey building constructed of pre-cast panels combining a low carbon and environmental plan. It will have heating and hot water supplied by its own Biomass Plant and make maximum use of natural ventilation and lighting and will be topped by a fully accessible Biodiverse Green Roof featuring that will serve as a mini-nature reserve.

AquaticEngineering have been involved in the establishment of a blend of local provenance flora for the biodiverse roof – in partnership with Ecosulis this was undertaken and seed collection is now drawing to a close with excellent results.

Ecosulis are also undertaking the following works:

• Produce a BREEAM schools report
• Produce specific habitat designs and written specification
• Provide a maintenance strategy for installed habitats
• Construct suitable features e.g. bee houses, insect nests, bumble bee boxes, bat boxes, swift boxes etc  and install
• Undertake pre-demolition surveys for bats and badger

As the construction phase is now rapidly progressing we will keep you posted as to the projects evolution and development.

• Other significant design features include:
• A 650-seat conference centre/auditorium
• Green gym
• Outdoor amphitheatre
• A central atrium that provides an inspirational learning environment
• A living science garden
• Rooftop conference area for staff, pupils and governors.