ENVS10003 Constructing Environments A03 – Final Journal Submission
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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
ENVS10003 Constructing Environments A03 – Final Journal Submission
Glass Properties: -‐ Chemically Resistant -‐ Electrical Insulator -‐ Strong -‐ Hard -‐ Non Porous -‐ Optical -‐ Dense -‐ Brittle
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Mortar joints are strong, show very little deterioration of life cycle, and seal the interior from outside forces High Optical Properties that allows a healthy and comfortable environment for users
Building Process: Ø Requires Precast Panels to have area cut out (chamfered edges) Ø Installation of prefabricated glass blocks (fixings, mortar, steel reinforcements)
Pros: -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐
Aesthetically Pleasing Thermal Insulator Light Transmission (transparent) Very Strong Acoustic Dampener (reverberations reduced)
Cons: -‐ More Expensive -‐ Larger Embodied Energy
Larger Scale Version of Detail from Site
ENVS10003 Constructing Environments A03 – Final Journal Submission
References: Ching, F., 2008. Building Construction Illustrated. 4th Edition. Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
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