JORDAN SPRINGS COMMUNITY HUB
Last week, we partnered with Wood Solutions to give a tour through the exciting Jordan Springs Community Hub.
The tour was to look at projects which demonstrate excellence in timber construction – we are excited our project was included with the best in NSW!
The Jordan Springs Hub is a vibrant place for locals to gather, to learn, to meet neighbours and is a place the whole community can use. By fostering the interaction of residents, the Hub brings people in this new community together creating greater social cohesion.
The project aimed to make the hub a space which actively brings the residents of this new community closer together. The hub is located in the central precinct and has a central gathering space inside, creating a Hub within the Hub. By drawing people together to one central point within the building interaction between visitors can build connectivity, trust and understanding. The aim is that it becomes the social and cultural heart of Jordan Springs.
The Jordan Springs Hub is environmentally sustainable, it has also been designed for social sustainability and an individual’s well-being. The following are some of the key features which make the Hub an outstanding building.
The primary construction system for the Community Hub is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). It is by far the most environmentally sustainable construction method, being almost carbon neutral.
There is a geothermal heating and cooling system which is significantly more efficient than traditional air conditioning systems, providing a 50% reduction in C02 emissions.
The installation of a 20 kW photovoltaic array on the roof provides an annual reduction in C02 of 25.6 tonnes the equivalent of
The building materials and furniture are low VOC, contain the highest ratios of recycled content, and are recyclable and/or reusable.
The design goes beyond environmental sustainability, taking into consideration the health and well-being of those who use and inhabit buildings. Significant design went into selecting healthy building materials and increasing natural light and air levels. Additionally, visitors have control over the building operation - this has physiological and psychological health benefits.
Additional sustainability facts on the building can be found here.