Situation

Melbournes Pixel building is a stunning example of cutting-edge architecture and forward thinking design. The Pixel building breaks ground as the first carbon neutral building of its kind in Australia and possibly the world.

Key Players

Architect: Studio 505
Developer: Grocon Constructions
Engineer: Umow Lai
Floor cooling: Inner City Hydronics/Hydrofloor

Approach

A four story building requiring 6000 linear meters of 20mm RAUH PINK.
The hydronic cooling system took was installed over 3 days per level by 5 trained hydronic system specialists.
All pipework is connected to a co-generation unit that services the building cooling requirements.

Additional Detail

Pixel is being assessed under the USA LEED and UK BREEAM rating systems, aiming to exceed the highest level score yet.

Website

Press:

Architecture & Design

The Age

Quotes

“We are extremely proud to be involved in such a ground breaking project which has attracted world wide recognition” James Barham (Hydrofloor)

“Pixel would be one of the lowest carbon density office buildings to date without renewable energy” Shane Esmore member of Airrah (Umow Lai)