Natural ventilation is usually not the first technique considered when designing a research lab. But the National University of Ireland, Galway, built a highly energy efficient lab at a low cost using passive strategies as the cornerstone.
© Warren Jagger Photography The aggressive project schedule and integrated design-build process created the opportunity, and the necessity, for collective wisdom and a continuous feedback loop among the owner-architect-contractor team. This was fundamental to the success of the BRB. For…
© Warren Jagger Photography Building Team Building Owner/Representative National University of Ireland, Galway Architect Payette, Reddy Architecture + Urbanism General Contractor J.J. Rhatigan & Co. Mechanical Engineer Homan O'Brien Electrical Engineer Homan O'Brien Energy Modeler Roger Preston Environmental Structural Engineer…
© Warren Jagger Photography Building Envelope Roof Type In situ concrete with vapor control layer and 150 mm thermal insulation with three-coat mastic asphalt roof finish, finished with reflective paint finish and 20 mm pea gravel surface protection Overall…
© Warren Jagger Photography Building at a Glance Name Biosciences Research Building Location Galway, Ireland Owner National University of Ireland, Galway Principal Use Research lab Includes Vivarium, wet bench, BSL-3 research, chemistry, biology, medical Gross Square Footage 86,112…
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