Environmental elements informing the design

We have received questions about the building as part of our consultation and have gathered more information on these areas.
  • The canopy has been designed to reduce direct sun entering the space during peak summer. Modelling of the sun's movements have shown that the windows are in full shade until approx. 3.30pm where majority of the glazing is still protected until approx. 6pm.
  • The glazing on the windows will be of high performance and this will also reduce glare.
  • Detailed thermal performance analysis will occur during the design documentation phase.
  • Greening of this portion of the site will be taken into consideration in the next phase of concept development.
Key elements of the shape and form that are informing the design are: