ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN HAS BEEN
FUNDAMENTAL THROUGHOUT THE
PROJECT’S DEVELOPMENT
The raw material was sourced through BinderHolz in Austria,
a CLT provider whose production sites meet and are certified
under strict PEFC standards. Their no-waste principle during
fabrication means that 100% of every logged tree is used.
Production by-products such as bark, cut-off pieces, wood chips,
sawdust and shavings are processed into biofuels in the form of
pellets and briquettes or converted into climate-neutral thermal
energy or green electricity. Such highly efficient and streamlined
fabrication processes, currently not available in Australia, offset
the embodied energy generated through transportation to a
large degree.
Energy efficient design has been fundamental throughout the
project’s development. The staggered arrangement of buildings
within the masterplan as well as the building’s façade articulation
aids natural ventilation by creating different pressure zones
along the face.
Zonal control of the mechanical ventilation allows for reduction
of energy use. All residential corridors have access to natural
light and ventilation, providing air to the units and further
reducing the need for mechanical ventilation. Mechanical
services have been specifically designed for the additional air
tightness achieved in this mass timber building, thus reducing
ongoing operational costs for heating and cooling. Continuous
carbon storage within the significant volume of mass timber
used in the building further reduces its carbon footprint, during
its construction and in future operation.
The proposal aspires to raise the bar not only in providing
superior amenity to the user, but also spearheading sustainable
construction technology through the use of CLT. The advantages
of using this product are not only seen in the environmental
benefits and speed of construction, but also in the upfront
design resolution, ultimately resulting in an improved project
outcome and a high quality end product.
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