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Why are old schools a problem?
Many older school buildings in Northern Ireland were not designed with modern insulation or heating systems. Their sprawling layouts and high ceilings make them expensive to heat efficiently. This means principals struggle to cut energy use safely without making classrooms uncomfortably cold, impacting learning conditions.
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