Education
School and University Buildings
Schools and Universities present unique challenges for main contractors.
Education projects require façades that balance safety, performance, and long-term durability. Schools and universities face unique demands: high levels of natural light for learning environments, robust construction for heavy daily use, and compliance with strict fire and acoustic standards. For main contractors, successful delivery depends on a façade partner that can design, supply, and install tested systems that meet both performance targets and programme deadlines.
Advanced Glass glazing and façade services supports main contractors across the UK with tailored solutions for educational buildings, reducing project risk through full-package delivery and technical expertise.
Safety and Fire Compliance
Compliance with Approved Document B is critical in schools and universities. Our façade packages incorporate Siderise fire stops, fire-rated glazing, and tested aluminium systems from Technal, Senior Architectural Systems, and Aluprof. These measures ensure compartmentation and protection in line with Building Regulations and DfE specifications.
Acoustic and Thermal Performance
Education spaces must provide comfortable environments for teaching and learning. We specify glazing systems with proven acoustic ratings to reduce external noise, in compliance with Building Bulletin 93 (BB93: Acoustic Design of Schools), and thermal performance aligned with Approved Document L for energy efficiency.
Durability and Security
High-traffic environments demand robust solutions. We supply and install aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling designed to withstand intensive daily use, with PAS24:2022-compliant options for enhanced security.
Accessibility
In line with Approved Document M, our façade and entrance systems are designed to ensure accessibility for all building users, incorporating wide-opening doors, low-threshold solutions, and assistive hardware where required.
Capabilities for Education, Schools & Universities
- Stick curtain walling for classrooms, atriums, and circulation spaces
- Aluminium windows and doors including fire-rated and PAS24-secure options
- Rainscreen cladding systems in aluminium, stainless steel, and glass finishes
- Roof glazing and rooflights for natural daylighting
- Teleflex and actuator systems for safe and easy control of high-level windows
- Shopfront glazing for receptions, refectories, and social spaces
- Siderise fire stops integrated within façade packages
- Full design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and testing services
Schools and universities require façades that do more than look impressive. They must provide safe, durable, and compliant environments that support learning. Advanced Glass glazing and façade services works alongside main contractors to deliver building envelopes that meet regulatory requirements, enhance building performance, and ensure long-term reliability.
Planning a School or University project?
Partner with Advanced Glass to ensure your façades meet the highest safety and performance standards. Call us on 01455 241844 or click the link below to get started today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminium windows offer durability, low maintenance, excellent thermal efficiency, and modern aesthetics, making them ideal for commercial applications.
Yes, modern aluminium windows feature thermal break technology to improve insulation, achieving low U-values meeting Part L building regulations and often exceeding it.
Options include double or triple glazing, solar control glass, acoustic glass, laminated safety glass, and enhanced security glass, depending on performance needs.
Yes, commercial aluminium windows can be PAS 24 certified and meet Secured by Design standards with multi-point locking systems with reinforced frames.
When properly maintained, aluminium windows can last 30 – 40 years, due to their corrosion resistance and high-quality powder-coated finishes.
Yes, they are available in a wide range of RAL colours, anodised finishes, and different configurations, including casement, tilt-and-turn, and sliding options.
Aluminium windows are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, with high wind load resistance and water-tightness ratings to ensure long-term performance.
Minimal maintenance is needed – just the occasional cleaning and lubrication of moving parts is required to help ensure smooth operation and longevity.
Yes, aluminium is up to 100% recyclable, and many modern aluminium window systems use recycled materials, supporting sustainable building practices.
Lead times vary depending on customisation and project size, but standard windows typically take 12 – 16 weeks for design, manufacturing and delivery.
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