Scottish Government

Scottish Executive, Edinburgh 2005
ISBN 0 7559 4816 5

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Contents

INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THIS EVALUATION
EVALUATION TEAM AND PARTICIPANTS

RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations for Braes High School
Voids
Doors
Classroom Storage
Access to Toilets - Staff
Toilet Conditions
Social Space
Lockers
Dining Hall / Assembly
Vending Machines
Perimeter Doors
Thermal Comfort
Home Economics Ventilation
Recreational Learning During Break Times
Bicycle Storage
Sports Fields
Fire Assembly Area

Recommendations for Future Projects
Site
Main Entrance
Exposed Mechanical Plant at Main Entrance
Circulation
Staff Workbases
Library
Pool
Games Hall
Quality of Light
Light Switching
Interior Finishes
Suspended Ceilings
Cladding
Energy
Water Consumption
Corridor Obstacles
Provision of Sports Facilities in General
Ambience
Planning

Issues Recommended for Further Research
Air Quality
Staff Car Park
Classroom Furniture and Equipment
Embodied Energy
Waste Materials

Further Comments Raised by Participants
CDT Workshop
CDT Design Department
Home Economics
Practical Rooms
Music Room
Science Technician Room
Management Area
Administration Office
Small Gym
Modern Languages Class
Site Perimeter
Exterior Presentation
Facilities in General
Classroom Communications
Exams
Facilities Management
Bus Area

FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS
BEST AND WORST ASPECTS
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS