AUT A1 - Tukutuku Building
By Thermosash
Auckland University of Technology, Tukutuku Building (A1) on the North Shore Campus, is the most energy efficient and low carbon building at AUT. The new building connects via a large atrium to the existing AF building (which has been transformed through an adaptive reuse project).
The structure is post tensioned LVL timber designed to meet high seismic and fire performance criteria. Above ground level is a striking architecturally designed saw-tooth facade clad with Thermosash thermally broken unitised curtainwall; manufactured from low-carbon aluminium planking and IGU glass it delivers exceptional performance and offers improved energy efficiency and emissions reduction. The saw-tooth design aides in reducing solar gain by blocking the direct sun from the north and west, reducing the need for high operational cooling of the building.
The building's forward-thinking design delivers on recyclable reuse. Many components will be recyclable at the end of the building's life. Our Thermosash curtainwalls are designed to last up to 50 years, and due to being unitised can be easily dismantled and reinstalled elsewhere if their lifespan has not been reached (as achieved with the BNZ Harbour Quay building affected by the Kaikoura earthquake), creating a positive sustainability cycle.
Thermosash building envelope solutions delivered:
BUILDING A1
- PW1000 TB200 Curtainwall, thermally broken, with IGU Glass and Aluminium planking for main A1
Tower - PW1000 TB200 Curtainwall, thermally broken, with IGU glass and Aluminium planking for Link Bridge
- Channel Glazing with IGU for L1 (Ground floor)
- Channel Glazed Wind Lobbies x 2
- Glazed Canopy on Aluminium Outriggers and Tension Rods
- Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
- Vertical and Horizontal Seismic Joints with Aluminium Pressings / EPDM
- Internal Curtainwall and Doors at Atrium
- Bi-parting Auto Slider Doors x 3
- Single Auto Slider Doors x 2
- In Ground Pivot Door Closers x 2
AF BUILDING AND LECTURE THEATRE
- PW1000 Curtainwall, channel glazing with box stiffener
- Delta Suite Aluminium Doors
- Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
- Internal Aluminium Pressings
- Bi-parting Auto Slider Doors x 1
Thermosash specialises in custom engineered facade solutions that are prefabricated as unitised panels for precise and easy integration of materials and facade elements such as solar shading, and for rapid installation timeframes on site.
Talk to us about your next project, we have over 50 years facade experience and capabilities in delivering successful outcomes.
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Thermosash is New Zealand’s largest commercial window, curtainwall, total clad façade designer, manufacturer and contractor - local since 1973.
As a world class supplier of engineered façades, we provide, through constant evolution of our product range, systems that are trusted and proven.
“Our work at Thermosash is critical to the building industry. Our prefabricated design specific engineered building envelopes shape the appearance of our skylines: offering comfort to occupants from heat and cold, protection from the elements, respite from the acoustic discomfort of busy cities and pleasure to those who appreciate the built environment”. David Hayes, Group Managing Director.
Our growth since 1973 demonstrates that the strength we offer the building industry is underpinned by supplying quality, long lasting, engineered building envelope systems. Our ability to meet tight lead times and on-site programmes, our acceptance of transfer of design responsibility, our engineering, manufacturing, logistics and on-site capabilities, together with our team’s passion and quality service commitment enables us to remain at the forefront of the facade subcontracting industry.
Our Expertise
Thermosash’s abilities have grown since its 1973 start-up when Laurie Hayes and his colleagues manufactured commercial windows out of a small production facility. It quickly became apparent that the products and skills of the workforce were creating a performing quality, flexible product that the market sought.
Over time, our teams of dedicated and committed people have grown, this has been possible through constant reassessment of internal and external processes and manufacturing methods from around the world. We’ve also provided ongoing reinvestment in the training of our people to ensure lean process, IT Systems, material handling machinery and transport logistics equipment, as well as design office and factory production process improvements. We are able to offer a world class company with manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Our Offering
We offer an extensive range of cost effective, high performance rainscreen, pressure equalised window, door and façade solutions to suit any commercial project. Our products are incorporated in high-rise office blocks, apartment buildings, shopping centres, airports, institutions, hotels, industrial complexes and quality architectural homes.
In addition to offering bespoke façade solutions for new builds, we are experts in recladding, rainscreen over-cladding and the refurbishment of existing façades.
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