Facebook Tweet Help Stories Apartments and Multi-unit Here's to the future Share Tweet Help The new Population Health Complex brings together academic staff, students and public clinics all in one energy efficient structure Exterior of new health complex building with extensive glazing, concrete and brick cladding. I t makes sense that a community-minded health learning facility is housed in a building designed to minimise impact on our energy resources.The design of The University of Auckland's Population Health Complex offers a forward approach to mixing academic facilities and public clinics. It also emphasises energy-efficiency, says university development manager John Lander. Exterior of new health complex building with extensive glazing, concrete and brick cladding. Architectus Auckland designed the complex, working with structural engineer Structure Design and service engineer Connell Mott McDonald.Lander says sustainability was integral to the design which features energy efficient air conditioning and lighting systems that can save up to 40% on power costs. The complex includes a climate-responsive fae§ade to minimise solar gain, a highly insulated enclosure, and good levels of natural light and ventilation also save energy. Exterior of new health complex building with extensive glazing, concrete and brick cladding. A sense of community is at the heart of the complex. Light-filled atriums link the top three levels, while a cafe also encourages communal interaction.The complex was built by Fletcher Construction and project managed by Carson Group. Lander says the project team's commitment ensured the facility was created to exacting standards and to an extremely tight programme. Story by: Trendsideas 10 Dec, 2004 Apartments Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Artistic vibe 03 Nov, 2024 Grown from the land 03 Nov, 2024 Serene air 03 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2018 NZ2018 Read More Similar Stories