Metal Technology’s Passive House solutions played a key role in the design and delivery of the world’s largest Passive House education project – St Columba’s RC High School and Woodmill High School in Fife, Scotland – delivering exceptional thermal insulation and airtightness. Building on this success, the company will soon expand its Passive House portfolio with the introduction of a high-performance casement window system, enhancing design flexibility while maintaining rigorous Passive House energy efficiency standards.
Supporting projects from concept through to completion, Metal Technology provides technical expertise to ensure each system integrates seamlessly into the building’s overall energy and design strategy. This collaborative approach has made the company a trusted partner for fabricators, contractors, developers and architects alike. Its Passive House glazing solutions have recently been installed across several major educational developments.
DRUMGEITH COMMUNITY CAMPUS
The £100m Drumgeith Community Campus in Dundee opened its doors in August, welcoming pupils and the wider community to a state-of-the-art facility designed by Holmes Miller and delivered by Robertson Group in partnership with Dundee City Council. At the heart of the development is Greenfield Academy – Dundee’s first secondary school built to Passivhaus standards.
Faifley Campus in West Dunbartonshire. Drumgeith Community Campus in Dundee. The campus showcases Metal Technology’s System 17 Hi+ Passive House Curtain Walling, System 5-35D Hi+ Passive House Door and System 5-45 Hi+ Passive House Tilt and Turn Window – expertly installed by Avtek. These systems ensure exceptional thermal performance, airtightness and comfort.
Greenfield Academy provides capacity for around 1,600 pupils, while the wider campus serves as a vibrant community hub. Facilities include a music and drama centre, café, and library – all accessible to the public – alongside extensive sports amenities such as floodlit all-weather pitches, a fitness suite, dance studio, gym, and games halls, encouraging year-round community engagement. As Dundee’s largest ever investment in education, sport, and community provision, Drumgeith is a flagship project that delivers outstanding educational opportunities and lasting social value.
FAIFLEY CAMPUS
Designed by Holmes Miller and delivered by Morrison Construction, the £34m Faifley Campus in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire is a landmark Passivhaus-certified development accommodating around 1,200 pupils. The campus brings together Edinbarnet Primary School, St Joseph’s Primary School, an Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Faifley Community Library, and shared community spaces within a single energy-efficient building.
Metal Technology’s advanced Passive House glazing systems were fabricated and installed by Avtek. They were integral in minimising heat loss while maximising natural light, contributing to both occupant comfort and reduced operational energy demand. These systems played a critical role in achieving the stringent thermal performance and airtightness standards required for Passivhaus certification. The design adopts a compact building form combined with an enhanced thermal envelope and a robust airtightness strategy, supporting a fabric-first approach to energy efficiency. The completed development provides a future-proofed, sustainable learning environment that supports education, wellbeing, and community engagement.
Metal Technology systems are also being installed across other Passive House education projects including Caledonia High School in Rosyth, Dean Park Primary School in Edinburgh, Liberton High School in Edinburgh, Nairn Academy, Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, Wester Hailes High School in Edinburgh, and Weavers’ Hall in Northern Ireland – the first Passive House student accommodation project for Queen’s University Belfast.
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