Law School Building, Deakin University, VIC
By Verosol
Matching the future of education with new directions in conscious design
With the most recent addition to Deakin University, Woods Bagot was able to balance design aspirations with environmental concerns to create something special. It did so with a little help from Verosol.
The Building
Located at Deakin University’s Burwood campus, the Deakin Law School Building was completed in 2020. Including six levels of learning space and a further two levels devoted to student support services, the building was conceived with an eye to the future. It is designed to cater for growing student numbers, support the latest teaching methods, and deliver an improved student experience.
The Requirement
Architects wanted to facilitate a creative & nurturing environment maximising external landscape where students sitting in class could focus outward finding themselves becoming lost in their thoughts and allowing their imaginations to wander. Naturally enough, achieving this involved a lot of glass along with reliable blinds to control the associated glare and heat.
The Solution
Specifically, the architects chose Ambience manual and motorised single, twin, and multi-link roller blinds from Verosol, who specialise in the design and manufacture of environmentally focused shading systems which were installed throughout the building and specified according to the requirements of each specific area, these blinds incorporate both the 234 semi-transparent VScreen and 741 VBlock blockout fabrics.
LOCATION: Deakin University, Law School Building, Burwood Campus, Melbourne
ARCHITECT: Woods Bagot
WINDOW COVERINGS: Automated & Manual Ambience Roller Blinds – Single, Twin, & Multi-link Systems
– Featured Fabrics: 234 Vscreen Semi Transparent & 741 Vblock Blockout
– Area: 18,350 m²
– Sector: Education
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Verosol is a specialist in the design and manufacture of functional interior solar shading fabrics and blinds.
"Verosol products are manufactured with an environmentally responsible outlook"
Founder Cornelis Verolme established the Verosol vacuum metallising company in 1965 and developed a process - still unique today, of applying a microscopic layer of aluminium to textile, to create innovative performance fabrics.
Verosol is the inventor of metallised fabric and pleated blinds and continuously innovates to offer the highest performance in sun and daylight control to create more comfort and a sustainable building environment. Headquartered in The Netherlands Verosol has facilities in The Netherlands, Australia and Spain, with a worldwide licensee network for global distribution.
Our headquarters and manufacturing facilities arelocated in Revesby, NSW, Australia, service Australia, Asia Pacific, and are supported by distribution centres and staff located in every capital city in Australia.
"Creating a Better Environment is a logical extension of our mission as a company, which is to support sustainable environments, where people can live and work comfortably."
Since Verosol was founded in 1965, Creating a Better Environment has always been at the heart of all our activities. From the very beginning, our products have been designed to contribute to significant energy savings and a comfortable environment.
Verosol's Dutch facility is at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing. Verosol’s FR and Polyester fabrics meet stringent European standards in the colouring of fabrics without the use of dye baths. Few toxic and non-degradable materials are used in the production of fabrics and non-toxic chemicals are used in the production of its flame retardant fabrics. Furthermore, no lead or heavy metals are used.
“Green planet considerations is a priority for Verosol, at a time when global warming is in the hearts and minds of governments, businesses and individuals alike.”
Verosol worldwide is committed to providing a product that will reduce the production of greenhouse gases.
Verosol’s savings calculator demonstrates how the use of Verosol metal backed fabrics can prevent thousands of kilograms of CO2 being produced in air-conditioning running cost savings alone.
To estimate possible reductions iin CO2 emissions, simply contact Verosol to arrange for an energy savings calculation.
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