Lyde Green School in Bristol marks Maple’s latest Passivhaus project in the education sector.
Maple have been awarded the contract to design, supply and install specialist solar shading and screening solutions at Lyde Green School, one of the largest schools in England to be designed to Passivhaus standards.
The new school was designed by Alec French Architects and is being constructed by BAM and will be among the first Passivhaus-accredited schools in the Southwest.
As part of the development, Maple will install Zenith® brise soleil across the south and east elevations. The lightweight system is designed to limit solar heat gain, reduce glare and improve internal comfort while maintaining a clean and contemporary aesthetic. The modular cassette design will also allow for faster, more efficient installation and seamless integration with the school’s architecture.
On the rooftop, Maple will install Contour® SL screening louvres to conceal plant equipment from view. The system has been developed to provide both functional and aesthetic benefits, with inverted pitched blades that block visibility from ground level while ensuring ventilation and weather resistance.
Both systems will contribute to the appearance and Passivhaus status of Lyde Green School. Zenith® Brise Soleil will reduce solar glare and heat gain, thereby reducing the dependence on internal cooling systems, while Contour® SL system will provide passive ventilation for HVAC machinery, which reduces the reliance on electric fans.
Lyde Green School marks our latest Passivhaus project in the education sector, following our flagship scheme at the University of the West of England in 2023, and we are proud to continue to contribute to the future of sustainable construction.
