Building Planning
Breezeways and stairs are treated as external naturally ventilated spaces. They are oriented east-west and north-south and act as ‘ducts’ through which the breeze can be channeled. This provides comfortable thermal conditions deep inside the plan and reduces the effective depth of each of the four buildings to achieve more effective cross ventilation and daylighting.
A central outdoor space serves as a shaded meeting place and also acts as a semi-enclosed courtyard that introduces light and ventilation into the building. The space is oriented towards the south west avoiding direct sunlight penetration for most of the year and is cooled by breezeway openings that channel air through the space. A concrete floor is shaded and provides thermal cooling to the space during the day, whilst the double height volume separates warmed air from the occupants.