Case Study 1: EcoSpace

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Project Name: ECOSpace

Building Type: Education

Location: Dunfermline, Fife

Architect: RMJM

Project: ECOSpace is a state-of-the-art sustainable development centre. It is based at Carnegie College (now part of Fife College) which received ‘Excellent’ BREEAM ratings. The centre provides a functional, flexible and accessible learning environment where students can investigate and explore the sustainability features of the building and apply this to their own learning context.

Materials Featured: Green Douglas fir, Glu-Laminated Douglas Fir Beams, Green Oak Cladding

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