##Barangaroo Tower 3, NSW

By Verosol

Profile
##Barangaroo Tower 3, NSW banner

BARANGAROO TOWER 3 is considered by many to be Australia’s building of the decade. At 39 levels reaching 168 metres, Tower 3 provides the ultimate in flexible, modern workspaces. The amazing glass facade required a sustainable solution for solar control and its impact on the temperature inside the building during the harsh Australian weather conditions.

THE BUILDING
Barangaroo Towers were designed by architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners and Lendlease, in 2010. Barangaroo is Australia’s premier commercial hub for the Asia Pacific region, located in the heart of Sydney harbour. The first in Australia to set the new benchmark for sustainable building materials, Barangaroo Tower 3 had achieved the highest green star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (CBCA). ‘Typically, building projects require more than one round of assessment to achieve a Green Star rating’. However, Barangaroo Tower 3 was fortunate to receive this award on the first assessment at the International Tower Sydney (ITS) (Barangaroo South, 2017).

THE REQUIREMENT
Tough weather conditions such as the harsh Australian sun rays will affect this building, especially as it is 39 levels constructed with glass facade on all levels. This will pose a challenge regarding room temperature and energy efficiency.

THE SOLUTION

Tower 3 was awarded a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). To comply with this initiative, Motorised Verosol SilverScreen 205 Performance blinds were introduced. Manufactured with a thermal and reflective Aluminium backing, SilverScreen 205 Performance was specified due to its high solar reflectance achieving an impressive 76% – 78% outside reflection. This makes it highly sustainable, flame retardant and very energy efficient.

‘‘Typically, building projects require more than one round of assessment to achieve a Green Star rating. However, Barangaroo Tower 3 was fortunate to receive this award on the first assessment.’’

Photography:

##Barangaroo Tower 3, NSW

Professionals used in
##Barangaroo Tower 3, NSW

Verosol
Verosol
Manufacturers and Suppliers

More projects from
Verosol

View more

About the
Professional

Verosol is a specialist in the design and manufacture of functional interior solar shading fabrics and blinds. 

"Verosol products are manufactured with an environmentally responsible outlook"

Founder Cornelis Verolme established the Verosol vacuum metallising company in 1965 and developed a process - still unique today, of applying a microscopic layer of aluminium to textile, to create innovative performance fabrics.

Verosol is the inventor of metallised fabric and pleated blinds and continuously innovates to offer the highest performance in sun and daylight control to create more comfort and a sustainable building environment. Headquartered in The Netherlands Verosol has facilities in The Netherlands, Australia and Spain, with a worldwide licensee network for global distribution.

Our headquarters and manufacturing facilities arelocated in Revesby, NSW, Australia, service Australia, Asia Pacific, and are supported by distribution centres and staff located in every capital city in Australia.

"Creating a Better Environment is a logical extension of our mission as a company, which is to support sustainable environments, where people can live and work comfortably."

Since Verosol was founded in 1965, Creating a Better Environment has always been at the heart of all our activities. From the very beginning, our products have been designed to contribute to significant energy savings and a comfortable environment.

Verosol's Dutch facility is at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing. Verosol’s FR and Polyester fabrics meet stringent European standards in the colouring of fabrics without the use of dye baths. Few toxic and non-degradable materials are used in the production of fabrics and non-toxic chemicals are used in the production of its flame retardant fabrics. Furthermore, no lead or heavy metals are used.

“Green planet considerations is a priority for Verosol, at a time when global warming is in the hearts and minds of governments, businesses and individuals alike.”

Verosol worldwide is committed to providing a product that will reduce the production of greenhouse gases.

Verosol’s savings calculator demonstrates how the use of Verosol metal backed fabrics can prevent thousands of kilograms of CO2 being produced in air-conditioning running cost savings alone.

To estimate possible reductions iin CO2 emissions, simply contact Verosol to arrange for an energy savings calculation.