The new Tyree Energy Technologies Building (TETB) by Francis-Jones MorehenThorp (FJMT) has received a six star energy efficient rating and will be hometo energy research at the University of New South Wales.
Images: FJMT
In order to obtain the rating the building incorporated the use of:
- Fly ash in concrete.
- Inclusion of a tri-generation system.
- A large roof mounted photovoltaic array.
- Solar hot water.
- Use of bore water together with rain water capture and reuse.
- Mixed mode natural ventilation and airconditioning including underground thermal labyrinths for pretreatment of incoming air.
- Displacement air delivery.
- High levels of outside air and desiccant dehumidification.
FJMT won a design competition to develop the prized location which will support the ongoing research in solar photovoltaic technologies, sustainable clean fuels, smart grids, energy storage, energy economics and policy analysis.
The TETB was supported by $75m in funding under the federal government’s Education Investment Fund and has five floors adding up to approximately 15,000 square metres.
The building features new modular research and teaching laboratories, lecture theatres, multi-functional spaces, lounge café and a roof top area for the testing of photovoltaic arrays which is a significant component of the research aspect of the facility.
Photographer: Andrew Chung. Image courtesy FJMT
