A NEW FACE ON CAMPUS
To improve indoor environmental quality, the project team worked closely with glass manufacturers to develop a unique high performance façade for the building. In an innovative approach, frit - a vitreous substance used in making porcelain, glazes or enamels - was applied to 50 per cent of the external surface. The result is a façade that both maximises daylight penetration and minimises solar heat gain. By minimising heat gain, The Spot has reduced its overall annual chiller load by 20,645 kWh/annum, a saving of 15 per cent compared to having installed the same glazing unit without frit. This reduction has also allowed for the installation of a chilled beam air conditioning system - a first for an Education building in Australia.