The Hex Building
Dylan O'Connor,
South East Technological University
The proposed building will form part of the existing built environment department of SETU but will also act as an extension to the existing college campus. Architecturally, the idea was to create a one-of-a-kind structure. Being designed to the BREEAM principles, the building was designed to look as natural as possible while still being quite modern in terms of the materials and products used. The building's innovative façade is made of low-carbon concrete, green walls, and recycled plastic panelling. The green walls and recycled plastic titanium oxide panels act as the building's lungs, cleaning the air within and around it. The use of ICF allows the structure to be as airtight as possible. The interior of the building was planned to encourage good health, productivity, and stress reduction. Materials, plants, and HVAC systems that regulate air quality all play a part in this. Flow and circulation around the building were of major importance. Seating has been thought through with many places for students to sit and study or just relax.
