Yallourn North Primary School (Victorian School Building Authority Permanent Modular Program)

Additional Info

Award Winner : Fleetwood Building Solutions

Architectural Excellence : The design of the building has enhanced the school’s pedagogical approach by providing non-directional general learning areas allowing teachers to move freely around the spaces and operate from any location in the room. This flexibility is supported by the furniture selection for each of the spaces allowing for numerous configurations depending on the learning/teaching activities that are being undertaken and can be rearranged to foster small or large group activities in classrooms, or independent learning.
The building was constructed off site in 27 modules (886sqm), which were then separately transported to site and installed. Incorporating onsite brickwork into the build was a vital aspect of creating the look and feel of a traditional build with the benefits of modular prefabrication.
The outdoor play spaces and deck area play an important role in facilitating group activities crucial in fostering a sense of belonging for students with vibrant colors creating a welcoming presence

Cost Energy Effectiveness : With the building part of a four-year program of works it has represented an opportunity to refine our manufacturing processes, resulting in further improvements in time and cost efficiencies with projects of a similar scope. Collaborating closely with a client side project delivery team throughout the process enabled all parties to work through issues identified promptly and proceed with most rectification works prior to the building handover. The ability to manage our offsite manufacturing concurrently with our onsite works provides us with economies of scale and a program surety that cannot be matched when compared with traditional “insitu” construction.
Energy efficient materials were selected where possible, with the roof sheeting being a light color to reflect the sun, rather than absorb heat and increase required cooling loads across the building. Strategically located windows allow for natural light from multiple directions into the space minimizing the total energy consumed.

Design Firm Name : Brand Architects

Green Building Description : The use of natural materials such as ply in the central learning commons fosters a sense of warmth and tranquility. This central space boasts generous ceiling heights and the provision of natural light, which flows into the building from different directions.
The North facing windows provide good daylight levels, while the shading reduces problems of overheating during summer months while still allowing winter sun to enter. While the natural lighting in traditional "insitu" school buildings can have a significant impact on learning, quality ventilation of classrooms is also critical. Ventilation is generally being drawn in from shaded and sheltered outside areas which reduce the chance of dusty air being blown inside. The clerestory windows provide cross ventilation to the learning commons due to the module breakup, which is important for improving airflow and indoor air quality. Insulation has been provided in the internal walls to ensure that heating /cooling is not being lost.

Installer Firm Name : Fleetwood Australia

Occupied Date : 2/5/2018

Owner Firm Name : Yallourn North Primary School

Production Start Date : 10/30/2017

Project Location City : Yallourn

Project Location State Name : Victoria

Technical Innovation : Fleetwood collaborated with the design development of the Yallourn North Primary School to ensure the materials and finishes created a contemporary and leading education environment with the high-quality education spaces being delivered.
The permanent modular construction is like a well-crafted traditional “insitu” project. All this whilst leveraging the benefits modular factory prefabrication bring to the procurement process; quality control, time, cost, value, reduced waste, environmental sustainability.
The structural systems and construction methods exceed the standards set under the Australian National Construction Code. Building offsite in a factory environment and transporting to site translates into a structural system that economically delivers superior outcomes. Structural steel components are of the highest quality, Australian product supporting local industry and treated to ensure performance is equal to or better than that required for similar projects delivered “insitu"

Total Square Feet : 886

Category : Permanent: Education: under 10,000 sq. ft.