TG Escapes Blog
The latest articles from the TG Escapes team. Read on to keep up to date on the latest innovations and stories in the world of modular eco-building for education and business.
Could Biophilic Modular Buildings Benefit Autistic People?
In educational buildings, biophilic design principles can create a soothing backdrop that enhances well-being and engagement. TG Escapes has championed the integration of biophilic design across all environments, creating spaces that mirror the calming effects of the...
The Challenges Facing SEND Schools Across the UK
This year's National Conference will be a crucial place for SEND leaders to discuss some of the major issues facing specialist education across the UK. TG Escapes will be in attendance, with our team available to discuss the amazing work we’ve...
TG Escapes recognised at the 2024 Modern Methods of Construction Awards
The MMC Awards recognise excellence in construction for projects utilising modern methods of construction. This year the awards were held in Birmingham and the TG Escapes team were very proud to be recognised in two categories. Our project at Brune Park was Highly...
The Key Challenges Facing Independent Schools
Independent schools across the UK are encountering an increasingly challenging landscape, with economic uncertainties, regulatory changes, and environmental responsibilities imposing new pressures. At the same time, the competition for attracting students and staff is...
How Educational Environments Impact Mental Health
The conversation around mental health in schools has never been more vital, with increasing recognition of how the physical spaces in which we learn and teach can significantly impact our psychological health and academic performance. Our team understands the tangible...
What Are Modern Methods of Construction?
We were thrilled to take home the award for "Manufacturer of the Year - Category 2 Construction" at the 2024 Modular Methods of Construction Awards, reflecting the amazing work our team has completed across the past year, in particular our SEND projects. Last...
TG Escapes partner with Class of Your Own’s ‘Adopt a School’ Scheme
We're thrilled to announce a landmark collaboration between Stratford upon Avon School, a beacon of the Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) Learning Programme, and TG Escapes. This partnership fostered through Class of Your Own’s 'Adopt A School' scheme, marks a...
TG Escapes appointed to the UK Leisure Framework
We are proud to have been appointed to the UK Leisure Framework which allows for the direct appointment of TG Escapes for scoping, design and construction of leisure centres, theatres, play facilities, recreation facilities and sports facilities across the UK public...
Analysing the “Timber in Construction Roadmap”
In December 2023 the government published its “Timber in Construction Roadmap” policy paper, outlining its long-term goals for the industry and the steps it will take to meet them, including financial commitments, clear targets, and the establishment of advocacy...
Student engagement day at Beacon Hill School
Two members of the team recently had the privilege of showing students and staff around our latest project nearing completion, at Beacon Hill School in Wallsend. The school is North Tyneside’s specialist provision for children with severe learning difficulties that...
The Design Essentials of a Modern SEND Classroom
There is a desperate need for quality new buildings across UK schools, but special schools are in a particular crisis thanks to rising needs and inadequate funding, with an urgent need for buildings that offer children with complex needs a comfortable and safe space...
The Power of Biophilic Design Within Education
Pupils today face a wealth of issues, from mental and physical health problems, to complex SEND needs. As designers and producers of modular school buildings across the UK, we are finding increasing demand for positive environments that uplift students and staff,...