Passive pavilion in Malý Újezd Primary School

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Narrative

The project concerns the construction of a new primary school pavilion, which was built in a purely passive energy standard. The school uses a heat pump for heating and hot water. There is also thermal insulation of the external walls, roof and floor, triple glazing in windows and doors, active external blinds, controlled ventilation with two heat recovery units and anhydrite floors. In order to be able to grow flowers, herbs, shrubs and trees in the natural teaching garden, the school had to systematically deal with the accumulation of rainwater, which is collected and channelled through a storm drain into an underground tank.

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The implementation of the new pavilion and the renovation of the school garden cost approximately CZK 30 million, including preparation, management and engineering. The amount of CZK 7,542,886 was covered by European funds, specifically from the Operational Programme Environment.

Recommendations

This passive house saves a significant amount of energy compared to a standard building, with about half of the energy coming from renewable sources. The passive standard protects the interior from the cold, but also prevents the classrooms from overheating in the summer. Rainwater harvesting on the property solves the problem of drought and maintaining vegetation in the school garden. What's nice is that the school also functions as a natural community center and as a backdrop for events, community traditions and celebrations. It can thus serve as a good source of inspiration for other communities in the country.