case study
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aluminium industries
Reflecting
the Past,
Researching
the Future
W
hen the University of Tasmania
sought to build a new home
for the Institute for Marine and
Antarctic Studies (IMAS), an organisation
that aspires to be ‘a leading global institution
for temperate marine, Southern Ocean and
Antarctic research’, they wanted a structure
that was reflective of the cutting-edge
science being conducted inside.
perfectly with its surroundings and yet it
stands out as completely unique. The glass
façade facing the harbour reflects the colour
and energy of surrounding buildings, boats,
docks and people, symbolically reflecting the
history of the area and its maritime uses.
A project by John Wardle Architects in
association with Terrior Architects, IMAS
officially opened in January 2014 on Hobart’s
waterfront. The building is practical and
inspirational. It invites public engagement.
• External louvres providing solar control
from the afternoon (west) sun.
Referred to as ‘science in the shed’, due
to the design of the building emulating the
neighbouring wharf structures, IMAS blends
10 Australian Window Association Autumn 2015
The building earned a 5 Star Green
Star classification. Some of the features
contributing to this rating include:
• Heating and cooling the building with
water drawn from the Derwent River.
• Insulated Glass Units with Low E reducing
glare and thermal transfer, decreasing
the demand on heating and cooling
equipment.
• Operable awning windows providing
mixed mode natural ventilation.
• Operable perforated aluminium panels
for solar and visual control.
• Louvres and breathable façades providing
ventilation while the glass offers light and
thermal management.
Structural glazing, operable
awning windows
To achieve the dynamic reflective façade
and thermal performance, the fabricator in
Hobart chose a MAX™ structurally glazed
system from EDGE Architectural, a division
of Aluminium Industries.