Liberton High School – Community Hub & Net-Zero Passivhaus Learning Estate

Project – Liberton High School – Community Learning & Sports Hub
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Balfour Beatty

This major new development provides an opportunity to create a modern, inclusive, net zero–carbon community campus to replace the existing Liberton High School. Designed as a lifelong learning and sports hub, the facility will support 1,200 students and co-locate key public services—including an NHS GP surgery—with direct links to active travel routes, green infrastructure and public transport networks.

The Council has committed all future learning estate investments to be delivered to full Passivhaus standards, ensuring the new Liberton High School is designed for maximum energy efficiency, low carbon consumption and long-term sustainability supporting the city’s 2030 Net Zero target and responding to the Climate Emergency.

Key Components

Western Insulation is delivering a comprehensive high-performance insulation package, including:

 

  • Thermal insulation to all internal heating and domestic pipework
  • Full insulation works to plantrooms, risers and valve mats
  • Thermal insulation and weather protection to all external ductwork
  • Robust weatherproofing for AHUs and AHSPs
  • Trace heating applied to all external pipework and valves
  • Installation aligned with strict Passivhaus criteria to optimise energy performance
Our Contribution
  • Reduced heat loss across the building
  • Improved system efficiency
  • Enhanced sustainability and environmental performance
  • Long-lasting resilience of mechanical systems
Our Say

“Western Insulation is progressing through the new Liberton High School development, working under Balfour Beatty and FES ahead of its scheduled opening in 2026. Our insulation package covers all internal and external thermal insulation, full plantroom treatments, weather-protected AHU systems and complete trace-heating works. This project further demonstrates our commitment to supporting Passivhaus standards, improving energy efficiency and helping deliver sustainable, low-carbon educational facilities for the future.”