International Building
University of London
Client:
Royal Holloway
Project value:
£3.6m
Brief:
A new building to accommodate language departments
Sustainability Initiatives:
Moveable solar shading, night cooling, thermal mass
The three storey building consists mainly of cellular offices for faculty staff together with seminar rooms, language laboratories and a café. The U shape plan creates a south facing green space which relates to the student union opposite. Motorised flaps on the external wall at floor level open at night to cool the structure.
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