The Jane Foss Russell Building
at the University of Sydney has opened its doors to staff and students. The
building is designed to raise the bar in green building. It has many green
features, including Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Insulation and has achieved a
5-Star Green Star Rating.
Foamular Extruded Polystyrene
was used for a roof membrane system and under the Main Plaza. 4500 meters
square of Foamular was used throughout the project. 60 mm Foamular was chosen
which gives an R-value of two.
The Jane Foss Russell building
is a pioneering example of contemporary 21st century
architecture that has been designed to be the university hub for student
activity and link two separate campuses together.
Roof membrane, provides
superior resistance from solar generated heat. This inhibits heat radiating
from the roof terrace into the building. The efficiency of roof insulation is
key to maintaining the chilled beam cooling system. When heat entering the
building is limited by Foamular, the chilled beam system is more efficient and
reduces energy costs.
The main plaza area is over
3000 square meters of public space, but there are partially underground floors
below. Foamular inhibits heat transfer between the plaza and the lower levels,
improving energy efficiency. Foamular's high compressive strength also means it
is safe to walk on and pavers can be laid over it, avoiding excessive concrete
and environmentally damaging materials.
Foamular is just one of the
many features that work in unison to achieve the 5-Star Green Star Rating. The
building includes the innovative chilled beams system, solar panels on the
roof, energy efficient lighting, and water tanks that are expected to save 60 %
of potable water consumption.
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