The retrofitting of this existing building has seen Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences located to a single site for the first time since its inception.
Blanchardstown Campus
A new innovative building which prioritises the quality of the teaching environment, as part of the Technological University campus in Dublin.
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Project Overview
This Teaching Building, currently under construction at the TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus (TUDb), is part of the HEB 1 Bundle being delivered under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme, which includes 6 projects spread geographically across Ireland. Upon completion, this Teaching Building will deliver an innovative building and contribute positively to the existing campus.
The building layout prioritises the quality of the teaching environment by aiming to limit solar glare and solar gain with a wall of north-facing classrooms. In doing so it creates a teaching block completely integrated into the campus.
The building is expected to house up to 824 students and teaching staff.
Ground conditions on site were assessed as excellent and as a result a shallow pad and strip foundation solution has been implemented. The main structure is a 3-storey reinforced concrete flab slab construction supported on RC columns and R Walls. Lateral stability is provided by the diaphragm action of the floors transferring horizontal loads to the concrete cores and shear walls. A louvre plant area screen removes plant from external view and a covered plant area is used to house critical M&E equipment. The louvred screen and covered plant room are constructed using a galvanised braced structural steel frame.
The Challenge
To create a teaching block that is completely integrated into the campus, creating a sense of community for all students.
Our Solution
The building's large glass north façade ensures the process of teaching will always be on display, creating a building for everyone.
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