ENVS10003 Constructing Environments A03 – Final Journal Submission
641144 Josh Davis
Week 8 Journal
Reference: Bruce Allen Architect PTY LTD, Nicholas Laboratories Building, Queen’s College
Window Detailing: • Opening have been removed through the use of ‘sealants’ • These sealants can be made out of plastics, which weatherproof and stop wind blown rain in. • Glass Blocks are translucent therefore allowing light into the building • Double Glazed – Thermal and Acoustic Qualities ü Reduces noise leakage ü Reduces energy use
Material Choice: • Space utilization is poor – 4 small block windows instead of one window structure • Thus greater embodied Energy – manufacture and installation costs are higher • Recyclable glass panels • Life Cycle will have small maintenance costs