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Building design

Environmental sensitivity is the basis of site planning and building design on the Thurgoona
Campus. Buildings are situated either side of a pedestrian walk, which follows the contours of a
hill (see the site map). A ring road, water pipes and electricity lines follow the contours of the hill, following sound soil conservation principles.

Buildings are constructed of rammed earth walls and concrete floors, which store the sun's
heat in winter and keep buildings cool in summer. Large, shaded windows with recycled
timber frames provide ample ventilation, daylight and views.

Thurgoona buildings feature rammed earth walls, recycled timber and passive heating and cooling. Photo: M. Fallander

The Thurgoona campus of Charles Sturt University has already been recognised for its
sensitivity to the environment.

The buildings have been recognised for their innovative design and sustainable use of
resources with three awards during 2000 from the NSW Chapter of the Royal Australian
Institute of Architects and the national industry body, the Master Builders of Australia.

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To see the buildings and their major environmental features, either:

> Click here to move step-by-step though design facets of the buildings; or

go directly to the building elements that interest you:

• heating and cooling,
• lighting,
• waste management, or
• building finishes.

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For further information about developments on Thurgoona Campus,
contact CSU's Director, Building & Design, on telephone (61-2) 6933 2265.

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