Wood Technology Wokshop, Waipa - Project Progress

The Wood Technology Workshop is an extends of the vision and practical capability of the National Centre of Excellence of the Forest and Wood Industry's.

The building will have multi-use spaces by use of sliding and folding wall systems. The spaces can be arranged as a Classroom for 25, as offices, a Classroom for 50, a board room, an open plan exhibition space, or a social gathering space. The flexibility allows the easy transformation dependant on the demand.  Felxibility is the key.

Materiality.

Wood, wood, wood. STIC technology will be used for the construction of this building.  LVL portal framed workshop and post tensioned post and beam grid to the office - classroom two level form. It is envisaged that the interiors will reflect the grains and warm hues of timber, incorporated into acoustic ceiling and wall panels, flooring and joinery. Timber also fits perfectly with our sustainable vision.

Sustainable building features will also include -

• Solar Panels
• Entirely Wooden Structure
• Heat Pump
• Rain Water Harvesting
• Passive Solar Design
• Natural Lighting
• Carpet – High Recyclable Content
• Double Glazed windows
• Advanced Septic Treatment System

The concept plans for this building can be viewed here - Waipa Wood Technology Workshop Concept Drawings 

This building will be officially opened on 5th September, 2011.

Related links -

• Structural Timber Innovation Company