Biosciences Research Building
Location
Galway / Ireland
Principal Use
Cultural
Design Architect
Payette
Anything about the engineers? Facade consultants?
Reddy Architecture and Urbanism
Gross Floor Area
Reason(s) for inclusion
Building Name
REMEDI: Biosciences Research Building
Address
118 Corrib Village, Galway, H91 FD82, Ireland
Description / Additional Information
Describe the key innovation and technology aspects of the project
Project Narrative
Sited in a rolling meadow in Galway, Ireland, with uninterrupted views in four directions, the Biosciences Research Building (BRB) is the first phase of a new North Campus Science Precinct at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG). The BRB provides high technology science research space dedicated to cancer research, regenerative medicine, chemical biology and BSL3 animal research, and is one of the most energy efficient research buildings in the world dedicated to such an intense scientific agenda.
General Information
Year completed (or major renovation)
2013
Construction Cost
36720000
Climate Zone
Continental
Building Certifications (check all that apply)
- LEED
Other Design Features
Energy Performance
Energy Use Intensity (energy consumption per year)
14 kWh/m2/year
147 kBtu/ft2/year
Construction Type
Construction Type
- Curtain Wall
Prevalent Glazing Type
- double glazing
Main Cladding Material
- Glass
Typical U-value Glazed Facade Elements
2 W/(m2⋅K)
0 Btu/(h·ft2⋅F)
Typical U-value Solid Facade Elements
1.02 W/(m2⋅K)
0.18 Btu/(h·ft2⋅F)
Skin Type
Skin Type
- Single Skin Facade
Solar Shading
Solar Shading Strategy
- Dynamic Exterior Shading
Exterior shading
- Exterior Movable Louvers or Blinds
Ventilation
Is there natural ventilation through the facade?
Yes
Type of Ventilation Strategy
- Double sided
Area of the building that can be served solely by natural ventilation
45%
Daylight
Noise
Embodied Carbon
Energy Generation
Does the facade produce energy?
No
