| Community
c/PLEX
The new c/PLEX building will provide
an exciting high quality
environmentally responsive community arts facility.
The building provides a set of
stimulating environmental spaces
that use the minimum of energy and will have low
maintenance costs.
The design has achieved the following
criteria:
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Substantially daylit building and naturally
ventilated building. |
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Mixed mode ventilation system that will
provide comfortable conditions throughout
the year whilst giving all occupants the ability
to open windows. |
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Low energy and maintenance cost system. |
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Potential for incorporating renewable energy
collection systems. |
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Borehole water system for cooling and water
supply. |
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Creation of an intelligent facade system
that incorporates natural ventilation and
night cooling systems. |
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The project has been successful in obtaining
a Thermie Grant which will assist in funding
the study, design and installation of the
above mentioned systems. |
AWARDS
The Architectural Review Future
Project Prize MIPIM 2003
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