Internal Sunscreen Roller Blinds Add Sustainable Flair to UTAS

The University of Tasmania’s Medical Science Building 2 (MS2) a multi-functional facility built with sustainability at top of mind. Designed by Lyons Architects, the building was intended to optimise the use of natural light while controlling glare and heat in order to create a comfortable study area within the large facility.

University of Tasmania - Medical Science Building 2

Fabriqué, the Tasmanian Hunter Douglas Commercial Division and Luxaflex Gallery, was commissioned to fit MS2 with specialty window coverings that comply with the building’s 5 Green Star rating. The main task was to maximise the building’s natural light, which came in as a result of the building’s unique, contoured exterior – which had been designed to emulate Hobart’s topography.

Fabriqué advised the architect to install specialty Sunscreens and Blockout Roller Blinds – products which are highly effective in controlling heat, light and glare throughout the day, while offering privacy at night.

One of Hunter Douglas Commercial’s most environmentally friendly fabrics – Greenscreen® NRG 3% with a Metalized backing – was selected to be used for the Sunscreens Roller Blinds. The fabric is a Sunscreen, basket weave fabric designed to reduce light and glare while protecting against harmful UV rays.

Medical Science Building 2, part of the Medical Science Precinct, provides teaching facilities for over 1000 undergraduate students, research laboratories, two large lecture theatres, office and laboratory accommodation for 450 staff and students, a café servicing up to 150 patrons inside and outside on the landscaped podium, support facilities for undergraduate students.

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Sustainable Building Solutions from Hunter Douglas Commercial

‘Sustainability’ is more than the latest industry buzz word, it is now at the forefront of every significant commercial development.

Hunter Douglas Commercial is a proud member of the Green Building Council of Australia and is committed to providing environmentally sustainable and energy efficient solutions, such as the Greenscreen NRG 3% Fabric, which contributes to a reduction in heat and glare, improving the energy efficiency of a building, as well as maintaining excellent outward visibility.

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