The UK’s largest Passivhaus education building has officially opened its doors, welcoming pupils to the new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School on the Dunfermline Learning Campus.

The campus, designed by AHR, brings together Woodmill High School and St Columba’s RC High School in a shared site, allowing both institutions to remain operationally independent while benefiting from shared resources. The design of the building, including its form and interior layout, ensures each school retains its own identity.

Spanning 26,666 m² and accommodating 2,700 pupils and 246 staff, the building is the largest in the UK built to Passivhaus standards. The design prioritises energy efficiency, utilising natural light, ventilation, and airtight construction to create a high-performing learning environment. The facility, which also includes a new Fife College building, forms part of a strategic vision aimed at enhancing educational outcomes through shared learning pathways from secondary to further education.

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