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Business View Australia - November-December 2015
In a unique feature, the building uses
automated blinds and screens with
visual light transmittance of less than
10%. These are equipped with manual
overrides and serve to reduce daylight
glare. Another design feature, which
reduces glare, is the provision of flat-
screen, mounted workstation monitors
that can be manually adjusted.
The carpets, tenancy fit-out items,
adhesives and sealants used have low
quantitiesofvolatileorganiccompounds
and composite wood-products have low
-formaldehyde emissions.
Cox Architecture is well-
prepared to meet the
challenges that lie ahead
In addition to its expertise in the field
of architecture, the firm offers planning
and urban design services and interior
design services. The Yulara Township at
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a testament to the
firm’s planning and urban design skills.
Initially, the firm’s interior design
work was focused upon its own
projects, but demand from clients
led to the acceptance of stand-alone
assignments. Consequently, since
the late 1990s, Cox Architecture
has become one of Australia’s best
recognised interior designers.
With expertise in a wide variety of
projects, Cox Architecture is ideally
positioned to take advantage of the
opportunities in its field. The firm has
gained a reputation for being a leader
in designing Green Star projects. The
demand for this skill will grow as the
awareness about green initiatives is
rising.
An increasing number of clients are
realising that although Green Star
rated projects may entail a higher
capital investment, the cost-saving
over the years after construction is
many times the extra initial outlay.