Illawarra Grammar

Type: Educational Location: Wollongong, NSW Builder: Savcon Architect: Betti & Knut Architecture Photographer: Martin Mischkulnig Scope: HH450 & HH300 Full Surrounds Colour: Duratec Zeus Monument Matt At Illawarra Grammar School in Mangerton, NSW, Heka Hoods were specified to provide external solar protection across the Hoskins Building's windows and facade. The HH300 and HH450 profiles, configured with full surrounds, help manage solar heat gain before it reaches the glazing, supporting the building's approach to reducing heating and cooling demand. Designed around the Passivhaus Standard, the Hoskins Building places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and building envelope performance. Its mass timber construction and carefully considered material selection form part of a broader approach to creating a high-performance educational environment. Finished in Duratec Zeus Monument Matt, the Heka Hoods establish a defined frame around the window openings, creating contrast against the building's timber and cladding palette. Their integration brings together effective solar control, considered detailing and a cohesive architectural finish.