The Turner Building was designed to meet both Monash University’s core sustainable design principles and achieve a 5 star as-built Green Star rating.
Both the client and JCB Architects wanted green star initiatives that targeted value adds to residents and weren’t simply treated as a points scoring exercise.
Solar control and natural ventilation were core to the planning strategies for the building, its form, and orientation.
Key ground floor spaces were planned to maximise exposure to daylight penetration and ensure cross flow ventilation.
Accommodation on upper levels benefits from natural ventilation principles to all spaces.
The buildings sustainable agenda is worn on its sleeve literally – in the main foyer signage displays core design elements that are unseen – rain water harvesting, recycling, transport initiatives, and energy use.
The sustainable agenda for the building was to pursue opportunities that delivered sustainable outcomes – the result is quality living environments for residents.
Project Details
Project size – 9,100 m2
Project budget – $37,000,000
Completion date – 2015
Project Team
Architecture
JCB Architects
Established in 1998 by Tim Jackson, Jon Clements and Graham Burrows, JCB is a design-led architectural practice of over 50 design professionals united by a shared commitment to the delivery of innovative design solutions.
Construction
Multiplex Constructions
Multiplex was established in Australia in 1962 and have successfully delivered over 1,000 iconic projects, with a combined value in excess of US$80 billion.
Photography
John Gollings
John has been the photographer of choice, the go-to guy for many Australian architects.
He is renowned for his ability to almost always compose the best shot, the one defining image that makes a building memorable, etches it into the psyche.
Peter Clarke
Peter is an established photographer with over 20 years’ experience in his field. Over the years, Peter has gained extensive knowledge and experience documenting the built environment, as well as natural and man-made landscapes.
His collaborative approach and strong vision has seen his unique graphic style applied to a wide range of industries including architecture, construction, mining and aviation.
Peter works with a diverse range of clients including architects, design practices, government bodies, listed companies, and publishers.
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