The Cairns Institute by Woods Bagot and RPA Architects.
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The $25 million Cairns Institute at James Cook University’s Cairns campus is dedicated to research that helps with the development of a sustainable quality of life for tropical communities. Woods Bagot and RPA Architects designed the Institute’s building to resonate with its site and setting, while offering an imaginative and sustainable platform for the training and research conducted by the Institute.
1,100mm wide Safetyline Jalousie louvre windows were chosen to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building’s entrance and to improve airflow. The louvre windows are located along the top of the foyer areas and in floor-to-ceiling panels, which are integrated with the building management system. Imperative to the structure of the building was that all materials used could withstand cyclonic weather conditions. Safetyline Jalousie louvre windows meet all cyclone rating requirements without any modifications.
