science centre

The new Science Centre for the German International School features state of the art chemistry, biology and physics labs.

Beyond the brief’s functional requirements, a truly sustainable and energy efficient building was of utmost priority. As such the desire for building with a low carbon footprint using timber as the main construction material and complying with the stringent international Passivehouse standard to provide a highly energy efficient building were key.

This innovative building will provide transparent and flexible learning spaces and enable adaptive reuse of the zones to meet any future learning requirements.

The Science Centre will be the first school building in Australia to be certified to the ‘International Passivhaus Standard’. Showcasing the future of comfortable building design, both available and renewable resources are utilised with a ‘sustainability first’ principle.

Featuring a mass timber structure, timber cladding with triple glazed windows, a green roof and ample solar PV, the Science Centre will be carbon positive, storing more carbon and producing more energy than required for it’s standalone function.