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Creating a nurturing, stimulating, and sustainable environment for early years is paramount, and fully understood by TG Escapes. Their modular timber frame net-zero buildings seamlessly blend nature inspired biophilic design with cutting-edge technology, to create unique and enriching spaces.
Biophilic Design: Bringing the Outdoors In
TG Escapes’ buildings follow biophilic design principles, incorporating natural elements to create a calming and inspiring atmosphere. Large windows and glass doors along with the use of sun-pipes, maximise natural light whilst offering views of the surrounding environment, and the use of natural materials like wood creates a warm and inviting ambiance. This connection to nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance creativity in children, fostering a positive learning environment.
Modular Construction: Flexibility and Speed
The modular nature of TG Escapes’ buildings offers unparalleled flexibility for nurseries and early years settings. Whether you need a small, intimate space or a larger, multi-room facility, the adaptable system can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. Furthermore, the off-site construction process significantly reduces build time, minimising disruption and allowing your nursery to open its doors sooner.
Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future
TG Escapes is committed to sustainability, and all their buildings are designed net-zero in operation keeping running costs low. Constructed using sustainably sourced timber, the carbon footprint is low and features such as solar panels, living roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, and high-performance recycled insulation further enhance biodiversity and eco-credentials. By choosing a TG Escapes building, nurseries and schools can demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and provide a healthy and sustainable learning environment loved by children, staff and parents.
Benefits Beyond the Building
TG Escapes’ buildings offer a range of benefits:
- Improved Air Quality: Adaptive ventilation and the use of non-toxic materials ensure a healthy indoor environment, promoting children’s respiratory health and well-being.
- Increased Natural Light: Ample natural light has been shown to improve mood, alertness, and cognitive performance in children, creating a more conducive learning environment.
- Connection to Nature: Access to outdoor areas via covered canopies, and views of nature, encourage children to engage with the natural world, fostering a connection to the environment and facilitating outdoor learning.
Inspiring Spaces for Learning and Play
TG Escapes’ buildings provide a versatile and inspiring backdrop for a variety of early years activities. The open-plan layouts can be easily adapted to create different learning zones, while the connection to nature encourages play and exploration.
Fully Inclusive Service
The experienced team at TG Escapes have delivered over 800 buildings UK wide. They take care of everything offering a fully inclusive design and build service including planning permission and groundworks. Their in-house architects will provide you with a free design specific to your site so you can easily understand what can be achieved and their build teams have years of experience constructing in sensitive education settings.
Paper Lane Nursery in Paulton, Somerset
This recent project funded under Section 106, is a 60-place facility for under-fives and is part of a wider redevelopment of former commercial land, which has brought new homes to the area. TG Escapes was involved from the early stages of the project following a recommendation to the developer Kenninghall from a previous TG Escapes customer.
Nursery Director Victoria Westwell says “They pay great attention to detail, have responsive staff and deliver an excellent build that I cannot fault. The finish is truly superb. Would highly recommend their services.”
For more information:
0800 917 7726
info@tgescapes.co.uk
www.tgescapes.co.uk.
