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, business and residential.
The Benefits of Modular Buildings
Constructing new buildings through modular means is becoming increasingly popular among schools, businesses and homeowners. But why is this? In this article we’ll be looking at what makes modular buildings unique and their key benefits when compared with more...
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What makes a good learning space
Whilst the practise and method of teaching are essential to the success of engaging pupils and stimulating learning, it must also be remembered that the very environment in which the learning process takes place can have a huge impact on children and how well they can...
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4 Analogue Ways to Engage Digitally Distracted Children
Today’s young people cannot begin to imagine the world before the internet, the i-phone or the selfie. However, there is a growing body of evidence that the sheer power of the machines in every teenager’s hand or pocket (and a great many younger children), the...
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Generation Z need help with their mental health NOW
FACT- 1 in 10 British children aged 5 to 16 has a clinically diagnosable mental health problem. FACT- 75% of young British people with a mental health problem are not receiving treatment. FACT- 75% of British adults with a mental illness started experiencing...
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Biophilic building design: What is Biophilia and why does it matter?
“A love of life and the living world; the affinity of human beings for other life forms.” Biophilic Building Design The purpose of this piece is to explore the concept of biophilic architectural design and how it can positively affect the well-being of a building’s...
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2018 Conferences and Events
The TG Escapes team will be attending and exhibiting at a number of conferences this coming year. If you happen to be attending please be sure to come along and say hi. Matt always has some chocolate delights waiting. If you would like to make an appointment with one...
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How big should a SEND classroom be?
One of the most frequent questions asked about modular classrooms is the space needed for certain type of classroom or school. This is particularly the case when concerning SEND (special educational needs and disability) provision in schools. Special needs vary and...
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Eight Reasons To Take Learning Outside
As children increasingly spend their free time inside indulging in ever more screen-based, sedentary pastimes, their physical and mental well-being has fallen into decline. Fitness levels are falling, obesity is on the rise and mental health is suffering, to name just...
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Jane Wharton’s Art Studio
Recently, one of our Garden Escape customers got in touch with us just to say how much she loved her art studio. Having heard from several customers of garden gyms, annexes and offices, we haven’t spoken to an art studio owner before, so we thought we’d give her a...
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LGA Warning of Looming Secondary School Place Shortage
The Local Government Association (LGA) has recently reiterated its warning that there is a potential shortage of secondary school places “looming” in England, as an increased population moves up from the primary sector. The LGA claims that 12 councils will be over...
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Willen Lake Splash Park
Whilst TG Escapes is better known for its classrooms and garden buildings, one of the distinguishing features of our architectural design template is its versatility and adaptability, allowing our buildings to be used for a myriad of purposes. Hence, we were delighted...
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The Boomerang Generation
Definitions: Millennial - “a person reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century.” Boomerang - “to come back or return, as a boomerang.” There is no doubt that life is tough for young adults in the current economic climate. High house prices, soaring rents,...
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