Forth Valley College
Forth Valley College
Established in 2005 Forth Valley College, located in Scotland was the result of a consolidation of Falkirk College and Clackmannan College. Operating across 3 main campuses in Falkirk, Alloa, and Stirling that enrolls over 13,500 students annually.
The new Falkirk campus is the college headquarters and officially opened in January 2020, designed by Reiach and Hall Architects with Keppie Design, the site has been affiliated with many award-winning nominations/wins:-
- Shortlisted for – RIBA Stirling Prize 2022
- National Award – RIBA 2022
- Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) Award 2022
The £78M, 21,000sqm state of the art campus is designed to provide an innovative learning space and features the latest in technology and teaching methods.
Social cohesion was at the heart of the design, with the canteen constructed as a central focal point. The flexible space is continuing throughout the building, enabling a wide variety of learning activities concentrating on Science and Engineering, advanced level courses in Business, Computing, Construction, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Healthcare and Early Years and a Centre of Excellence for Sport. The college also prides its region-centric approach with clear links for local employment opportunities.
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Established in 2005 Forth Valley College, located in Scotland was the result of a consolidation of Falkirk College and Clackmannan College. Operating across 3 main campuses in Falkirk, Alloa, and Stirling that enrolls over 13,500 students annually.
The new Falkirk campus is the college headquarters and officially opened in January 2020, designed by Reiach and Hall Architects with Keppie Design, the site has been affiliated with many award-winning nominations/wins:-
- Shortlisted for – RIBA Stirling Prize 2022
- National Award – RIBA 2022
- Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) Award 2022
The £78M, 21,000sqm state of the art campus is designed to provide an innovative learning space and features the latest in technology and teaching methods.
Social cohesion was at the heart of the design, with the canteen constructed as a central focal point. The flexible space is continuing throughout the building, enabling a wide variety of learning activities concentrating on Science and Engineering, advanced level courses in Business, Computing, Construction, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Healthcare and Early Years and a Centre of Excellence for Sport. The college also prides its region-centric approach with clear links for local employment opportunities.
Project
Location
Contractor
Landscape Architect
Project
Location
Contractor
Landscape Architect
Having appointed Horner & Maclennan Landscape Architects, it was decided early on that the new public forecourt from the main car park formed a “green link” and a perfect opportunity to enable avenue tree planting which would minimise the impact of numerous vehicles on site, reduction in noise levels, provide shade, handle stormwater runoff and pollution all the while providing a pleasant environment for all.
Main Contractors Balfour Beatty collaborated with installers P1 Contractors for this momentous landscape project that saw well over 100 trees planted in the hardscape, supported with GBU ArborSystem products including RootSpace600, known for its in-built aeration lid allowing full capacity for soil volumes, side panels where necessary to ensure capacity loading, ReRoot 2000 barrier for root control, ArborGuy anchor plates, load bearing geonet, RootRain ArborVent 150 for continuous aeration and to maintain long term healthy soil. GreenBlue was pleased to also provide RootRain Urban and guying for the abundant soft planting throughout the site.
Having appointed Horner & Maclennan Landscape Architects, it was decided early on that the new public forecourt from the main car park formed a “green link” and a perfect opportunity to enable avenue tree planting which would minimise the impact of numerous vehicles on site, reduction in noise levels, provide shade, handle stormwater runoff and pollution all the while providing a pleasant environment for all.
Main Contractors Balfour Beatty collaborated with installers P1 Contractors for this momentous landscape project that saw well over 100 trees planted in the hardscape, supported with GBU ArborSystem products including RootSpace600, known for its in-built aeration lid allowing full capacity for soil volumes, side panels where necessary to ensure capacity loading, ReRoot 2000 barrier for root control, ArborGuy anchor plates, load bearing geonet, RootRain ArborVent 150 for continuous aeration and to maintain long term healthy soil. GreenBlue was pleased to also provide RootRain Urban and guying for the abundant soft planting throughout the site.
Along with the numerous environmental benefits the Green Infrastructure, a more comfortable learning environment will help reduce stress and improve concentration levels and with a positive impact on mental health and well-being. Opportunities for outside learning will enable a better connection to nature, and encouragement for environmental stewardship and active travel. Biodiversity will also be enhanced, helping to promote ecological sustainability.
Overall, the benefits of BGI in education are far-reaching, helping to create healthier urban spaces in harmony with nature.
Along with the numerous environmental benefits the Green Infrastructure, a more comfortable learning environment will help reduce stress and improve concentration levels and with a positive impact on mental health and well-being. Opportunities for outside learning will enable a better connection to nature, and encouragement for environmental stewardship and active travel. Biodiversity will also be enhanced, helping to promote ecological sustainability.
Overall, the benefits of BGI in education are far-reaching, helping to create healthier urban spaces in harmony with nature.
