Texlon® ETFE System Educates Students in School

Sustainable schools are the future, and Suzanne Cory High School in Melbourne is leading the way. It is sustainability in practice: The high school aims to show students by example how buildings can reduce their environmental impact. The Texlon® ETFE system is pioneering in terms of sustainability. For example, it is extremely lightweight, resulting in material savings e.g. for structure.

Natural Light: Texlon® ETFE System Covers The Agora

The roof and facade of the school’s agora consists of 610 m2 of Texlon® ETFE system. An agora is an open space serving as an assembly area. It has an inflatable roof system that adapts to the sunlight to save energy for artificial lighting. It creates natural light and a comfortable atmosphere for the students!

The Green Star Education

What else makes the school’s architecture and approach stand out? Victoria’s first 5-Star Green Star secondary school: Besides the Texlon® ETFE system, the building incorporates many sustainability principles. The Green Star Education v1 rating tool assesses the environmental attributes of new and refurbished education facilities in every State across Australia.

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Information

Date 2011
Location Melbourne, Australia
Sector Education
Size 610 m²
Structure Steel
Type Roof
Architects Brand Architects, Melbourne

Expert Contact

Angus Macleod
Director Australia & New Zealand

 The Texlon ETFE covered Agora from outside with students from the School.
 Texlon ETFE covered Agora outside view.
The Texlon ETFE covered Agora from outside with students.
The High School: Texlon ETFE covered Agora with people.

Copyright Images: Andrew Wuttke, top left: Vector Foiltec

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