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Verosol blinds making the grade at state-of-the-art educational facility

Verosol’s 802 SilverScreen Enviro is a unique metallised blind material. Representing the cutting edge of window covering technology, it has found a natural home at Griffith University’s innovative new Engineering, Technology and Aviation building.

The Building

Located at Griffith University’s Nathan campus, the Engineering, Technology and Aviation building (Building N79) is a state-of the-art educational facility that allows students to combine books, technology, and face to face lectures with industry-relevant hands-on experience.

Including 6,000 square metres of floorspace over six levels, Building N79 is made up of multi-functional learning spaces that are suitable for future adaption. It is designed to be ready for change and to respond to future educational requirements.

The Requirement

Incorporating the latest technology – including everything from sensors that collect information about the building’s utility usage, to more than 150 video screens – it provides occupants with a taste of the modern workplace in full operation.

Building N79 was designed by global firm Hassell. Understanding that all of this technology – these screens, laboratories (and drone flying areas) – required not just plenty of light but also the means to control it and the resultant heat and glare. The architects specified blinds supplied by Verosol throughout the building.

The Solution

More than 500 roller blinds featuring 802 SilverScreen Enviro fabric in Dark Grey are installed throughout the building. In addition, on the top floor, there are motorised roller blinds that carry Soltis Bio 502 (a specialty healthcare fabric).

802 SilverScreen Enviro is an industry leading product that is certified cradle to cradle (C2C) product – one of the highest marks a textile/ product can obtain, and has a solar reflectance capability of 74 per cent.

As is often the case on projects of this scale, the architects required some special assistance from Verosol, not just in terms of choosing the best products for the job, but ensuring a correct fit. In this case, the difficulty concerned some of the building’s curved facades.

LOCATION:  Griffith University, Building N79, Nathan Campus, Nathan QLD
WINDOW COVERINGS:  Automated Ambience Multi-Link Roller Blinds

–  Featured Fabrics: 802 SilverScreen Enviro | Soltis Bio 502
–  Sector: Education

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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.