08-08-2012
DesignInc: 6 Green Star Education Design for Innova 21, Adelaide University (AUS).
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- DesignInc: 6 Green Star Education Design for Innova 21, Adelaide University (AUS).
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Innova21 offers the very high indoor quality demanded by the Green Star Education Tool on 8 floors with a total of 14,000 square metres and fits harmoniously into the University of Adelaide campus.
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Passive elements such as sunshades and active elements including thermal stacks on the northern wall determine the building's character.
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Inside, innovative solutions including Active Slab technology in combination with a system for distributing fresh air under the floor guarantee users’ comfort, along with a programmable lighting system (DALI) and an energy-saving building management system (BMS). All this with the support of a combined heating, cooling and electricity generation system known as “Tri Generation” (or CCHP) located underneath the roof.
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The building materials and furnishings were also chosen by DesignInc architectural studios on the basis of the compliance with the criteria of sustainability.
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All building data monitored by the BMS is made available to students, making Innova21 a tool for teaching eco-sustainable design to the students who study in the building.
Architecture & Interior Design: DesignInc, http://www.designinc.com.au
Electrical, Mechanical & ESD consultancy: Umow Lai
Hydraulic, Fire Services, Vertical Transportation: Bestec
Structural, Civil & Façade Engineer: Aurecon
Landscape Architecture: Outlines
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Photo credits: Diana Snape, courtesy by DesignInc, http://www.designinc.com.au
Awards: United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards – Green Building Award - 2012
Australian Institute of Architects – National Award for Sustainable Architecture - 2011
Australian Institute of Architects – SA (South Australia) Architecture Awards - Sustainable Architecture Award - 2011