Teaching Pods, The Roundhouse, Derby College
Norwood PodSolve
Demountable and relocatable pods for a range of environments – from cGMP cleanrooms and labs to contemporary offices and modern classrooms
PodSolve has been designed to serve as a free-standing structure, independent from envelopes of existing buildings, or integrated with more traditional construction. Manufactured off-site, our modular solutions are suitable for a range of applications, including cleanrooms, labs, healthcare spaces, offices and classrooms. Our pods comprise a series of individual steel-framed rooms that can be easily relocated, assembled or dismantled, creating modern, flexible and adaptable environments.
Built from our Mediline or Timberline partitioning systems, the custom-made pods can be tailored to suit any individual requirements, combining compliance and aesthetics. Our design team can offer various dimensions, finishes and performance ratings, to suit your needs.
Norwood can produce various door styles in an extensive range of colours and materials to accompany any modular pod. Flush fit walk on laminated sky lights allow natural daylight to permeate the pods. Pods also include sound absorbing panels built in to the ceilings and walls to ensure great acoustic ratings.
Norwood modular pods are well sealed and insulated, and can be installed with integrated services which can be concealed and housed within their structures. They can be created in various finishes utilising vinyl coated steel with a range of plain colours, steel, timber, fabric and stone finishes.
We offer fast installations, quick modifications, bespoke designs as well as durable and useable materials.
Partition Thickness
Two-sided partition, from 60mm thick to various thicknesses
Cleanroom Classification
cGMP Grade B to Unclassified ISO4 – ISO8
Partition Finish
Pre-formed steel panels with a Foodsafe laminate on a galvanised substrate, with a bonded backing of plasterboard.
Various colours available, samples and data sheets can be provided on request.
Fire Ratings
Spread of Flame – Class O (BS: 476-6 & 7)
Up to 120min Fire Rating (BS: 476-22)
Acoustic Ratings
40dB to 54dB depending on insulation type
Structural Rating
– Medium Duty (BS: 5234)
– 3.0kN crowd pressure
U Values
Manufactured to clients’ specifications
Air Leakage
Pressure – Leakage
0-75Pa – 0.00L/s
80Pa – 0.03L/s
85Pa – 0.04L/s
90Pa – 0.06L/s
Other pressures are available on request.
Details & Tolerances
No core materials to panel void unless fire rated
Head Fixing: Telescopic steel section ceiling fixed (free-standing available).
Deflection Allowance: +/- 15.0mm, other tolerances available on request
Skirting or Recessed base can be provided to allow flooring to finish flush with panel face
Joint Treatment: Silicone or flush push in PVC gasket.
Case Studies
Derby College required a series of acoustically sealed teaching spaces within the iconic Roundhouse, a Grade II listed building in Derby. The solution needed to create modern, flexible learning environments while respecting the heritage of the building and maintaining its architectural character.
