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International - Education - Collaboration

NOWarchitecture (Aus)+bradburydickergroup (India/Aus)

April 2013

Judith North. Directoremail : [email protected]

Neville Cowland. Directoremail : [email protected]

Noel Bradbury. Directoremail : [email protected]

Leigh Dicker. Directoremail : [email protected]

Rusi Namerian. Directoremail : [email protected]

CONTACTSNOWbdg

Melbourne, Australia Office :

46 St David Street, Fitzroy, 3065

Phone : +613 8412 8200

Geelong, Australia Office :

297 La Trobe Terrace, Geelong, 3220

Phone : +613 9545 4944

Mumbai, India Office :

303/305 Madina House. Santawadi.

Off J.P.Road Opposite S.V.Road.

Andheri (west). Mumbai 400 058.

Phone : +91 98201 20041

NW architecture

E N V I R O N M E N T I N T E R I O R S D E S I G N

DIRECTORS

Westbourne Grammar School - James Mitchell Centre (Theatre, Hospitality, Food Technology and International Centre)

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COMPANY INTRODUCTION

For the past eight years, NOWbdg have been committed to building strong business relationships in India. We have achieved this though energetic participation in Government Trade Missions and active involvement in Conferences run by the India Green Building Council.

Over these numerous visits and business exchanges we have developed a good understanding of cultural, lifestyle and environmental issues influencing development in India. Our office in Mumbai and our existing project base in Bangalore and Kodi are evidence of our responsiveness to the needs of our Clients.

Our understanding of cultural, social and environmental issues brings a sensitivity to the requirements of space planning, campus design and landscape treatments based on educational philosophy which will be critical to the success of projects. NOWbdg are proud of our reputation for delivering unique, adaptable and environmentally sustainable projects on strict timelines and budgets.

This collaboration has been delivering leading Design for Education, Community and Sustainability for nearly 30 years. We offer:

• Depth of knowledge and experience in Education Design

• Design systems that save on operational costs for the life of the building

• Breadth of skills and services available to Clients, including sustainable design and education consultancy

• Offices in Andheri, India and Melbourne and Geelong, Australia

• Internationally awarded, respected and published firms

• Direct access to Company Directors as a standard

• Projects delivered on time and on budget

• Excellent value to Clients who seek to invest in the future of their students and facilities.

NOWbdg believes that an enlightened approach to the design of education facilities supports and develops school identity and learning outcomes. Excellent facilities are a reflection of their communities and an investment in the development and growth of its young citizens.

NOWbdg’s understanding of pedagogy was recognised in the University of Melbourne’s Future Proofing Schools competition, where from 120 local in international entries we won the “21st Century Learning Award” for a flexible relocatable classroom design.

Masterplan and Pedagogy are inextricably linked. A deeply considered and well researched Masterplan sets the course for infinite potential by providing a spatial framework to guide development.

NOWbdg have a track record of delighted Clients and School Communities. We are highly experienced in delivering outstanding education facilities within fixed budgets and timelines, integrating 21st Century pedagogy and Sustainable Design.

1 DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE

Westbourne Grammar School, International Hospitality Centre2006 - COMMENDATION - United Nations (Aus) Green Building

Award2008 - WINNER - BPN “Greenpiece” Award

Deakin University Student Residences


Students are expected to create, investigate and apply, reflect, question, evaluate ideas, transfer knowledge to new situations, build teams, resolve conflict and contribute to cultural development.

Spaces must provide opportunities for students to interact to create differing learning settings with various furniture types in well grouped learning spaces, to be actively involved with their learning space to develop in all of these areas.

An effective Masterplan, underpinned by an enlightened pedagogical approach, informs sound stewardship of existing buildings and future development while steering the entire campus towards improved operational and energy efficiency.

The Masterplan is a vital tool to guide the physical development of the school within the vision, objectives and ambitions of its community.

NOWbdg’s extensive Masterplanning experience unlocks the full potential of projects before design and construction commence.

This adds tangible value to the project. By imagining the future school, new works can be strategically planned for maximum effect at each stage, as the school grows towards its ambitions.

NOWbdg are highly experienced in master planning for new educational facilities and in revising and updating mater plans for existing institutions. For example a detailed review of the campus’ approach to pedestrian and vehicular movement identifies the difference in safety needs between Junior and Senior students all coordinated within the vision for curricular and extra-curricular programs. The resulting Masterplan spatial and pedagogical principles give confidence to the development new and upgraded facilities.

Steep topography of the site directly effects the connections between departments and the school’s capacity to deliver their programs. A 3D Masterplan over multiple levels provides an understanding for consolidating learning areas to improve team teaching opportunities and efficiency of movement to key facilities for improved access.

NOWbdg brings a very high quality of Client Service and Design through :

INNOVATION… we provide innovative, thoughtful and resolved solutions with an acute environmental awareness for all projects.

EXPERIENCE… With nearly 30 years sector experience, over 20 years experience using 3D CADD technology, and 18 years of working with Primary and Secondary schools, each project design responds to user needs.

Our established Mumbai practice supports our ability to met strict budget and time limits to produce logical, efficient, delightful and user-centred facilities.

EXCELLENCE… The NOWbdg methodology achieves user-centred designs of maximum quality using smart primary structures, durable, low maintenance and elegant building forms, economic use of materials, intelligent interplay of natural light and low operational energy requirements.

COMPANY INTRODUCTION1 DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE...cont

Westbourne Grammar School, Masterplan, (approx 40 Hectares / 100 acres)

Warrnambool College 3D Masterplan


2012 WINNER COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNERS VICTORIA - New Individual Facility - Warrnambool College

2012 SHORTLISTED VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS -Public Building Category – Meadows Primary School

2011 WINNER FUTURE PROOFING SCHOOLS COMPETITION - 21st Century Learning Award – ‘Fab’ Relocatable Classroom

2011 WINNER COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNERS VICTORIA - New Educational Facility - Meadows Primary School

2011 WINNER COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNERS INTERNATIONAL Best Major Facility Modernisation, Australasia – Yackandandah Primary School

2011 FINALIST UN WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARDS GREEN BUILDING AWARD – Yackandandah Primary School

2010 COMMENDATION CEFPI AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL FACILITIES - Inverleigh Primary School

2010 FINALIST VICTORIAN SCHOOL DESIGN AWARDS - Inverleigh Primary School

2010 WINNER THE NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA GEELONG AND REGION BRANCH HERITAGE AWARD - Colenso Residence

2009 WINNER VICTORIAN SCHOOL DESIGN AWARDS – Pt Lonsdale Primary School

2008 WINNER ENVIRON BPN NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS PUBLIC BUILDINGS – Westbourne Grammar Science Centre

2008 FINALIST UN WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARDS GREEN BUILDING AWARD – Westbourne Grammar Science Centre

2008 GOLD MEDAL SCHOOLDESIGNER.COM GREEN PIECE AWARDS – Westbourne Grammar Science Centre

2008 BRONZE MEDAL SCHOOLDESIGNER.COM HIGH TECH WARDS – Westbourne Grammar Science Centre

2008 FINALIST UN WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARDS GREEN BUILDING AWARD – Westbourne Grammar Science Centre

2008 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES – For Judith North’s outstanding contribution in a voluntary role to Mambourin Enterprises

Selected Design , Environment and Business Awards:

2 SELECTED AWARDS & CREDENTIALS

NOWbdg have won many design, customer service and sustainability awards, including the inaugural Sustainable Design Award of Merit from the Australian Institute of Architects. We have been recognised on three occasions in the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Green Building Awards. The practice was 2001 Wyndham Business of the Year, and 2006 GWCCI Best Construction/Development Business. Past successes in the Australian Achiever Awards and Victorian Architectural Services awards are evidence of our deep commitment to Client Satisfaction and service excellence.

In addition to being an accredited GreenStar Professional in Australia, Director, Neville Cowland, is also LEED India Certified.

Neville Cowland - Director, GreenStar Accredited Professional and Certified LEED India Professional


2008 COMMENDATION CEFPI VICTORIAN SCHOOL DESIGN AWARDS - Individual program - Pt Lonsdale Primary School

2007 COMMENDATION CEFPI VICTORIAN SCHOOL DESIGN AWARDS - Best New School - Malvern Valley Primary School

2010 COMMENDATION VICTORIAN SCHOOL DESIGN AWARDS - Bellbridge Primary School

2006 SPECIAL COMMENDATION UN WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARDS GREEN BUILDING AWARD – Westbourne Grammar Hospitality

2006 WINNER Greater Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry AWARDS – BEST CONSTRUCTION or DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS

2006 WINNER WYNDHAM ENVIRONMENT AWARD – Westbourne Grammar Hospitality Complex

2005 FINALIST ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD OF VICTORIA – ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AWARD – Recognising excellence in Information and Communication, Design Process & Project and Contractual Management for Client Benefit

2005 WINNER WYNDHAM ENVIRONMENT AWARD – Jeffkins Residence

2004 WINNER WYNDHAM ENVIRONMENT AWARD – Belcher Residence

2001 WINNER WYNDHAM BUSINESS AWARDS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR2001 COMMENDATION RAIA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS - Sustainable Architecture – Colac Otways Performing Arts Centre

2001 COMMENDATION RAIA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS - Regional Prize – Colac Otways Performing Arts Centre

2000 WINNER RAIA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS - Ecologically Sustainable Development – Inverleigh Primary School

1996 MERIT AWARD NATIONAL METAL BUILDING AWARDS - Station Cafe

1995 MERIT AWARD KEVIN BORLAND TIMBER IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS - – Collis Residence

1988 SELECTED EXHIBITOR YOUNG ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION - Sydney

2 SELECTED AWARDS & CREDENTIALS...cont

Spacious and welcoming Visitor’s Areas

Modern Buildings from logical and efficient structuresMeadows Community School

Light, bright and adaptable spaces for learning

Multi-Purpose facilities for sport and events


3 PROJECT EXPERIENCE - NOWbdg

Education Projects

All Saints Primary School, Portland

Aussie Kids - Pre-School Centre

Ave Maria Girls Secondary College, Essendon

Bairnsdale Library - Public Library and Community Centre

Bellarine Secondary College- P-12

Bellaire PS Belmont

Bellbridge Primary School - Administration Centre

Bellbridge Primary School - Library and Learning Centres

Bellbridge Primary School - Master Plan

Bellbridge Primary School - Studio and Mezzanine

Boondara College Hamilton

Brighton Bay College - Master Plan

Bundarra Primary School, Portland

Cambridge Primary School - Facilities Upgrade

Cambridge Primary School - Staff Studio

Campmeadows Primary School - Learning Centres

Casterton & District Trade Training Centre

Ceres Primary School

Christ Church Grammar School - Strategic Master Plan

Christ Church Grammar School - Kindergarten

Christian College Middle School Highton

Christian College Junior School

Christian College Bellarine Campus

Christian College Senior School Waurn Ponds

Clairvaux Catholic School- Library, Junior and Senior wing upgrade, Belmont

Colac Secondary College – Stage 3

NOWbdg has successfully undertaken over 150 Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education projects. We are proud of our reputation for delivering unique, environmentally sustainable projects with maximum value on tight timelines and real-world budgets.

Our proactive approach, development of the Client Brief, and vast experience with both Government and Private schools means that our designs embody each school’s philosophy, support and enhance relationships across the campus and are a pleasure to teach and learn in.

Our knowledge of Environmentally Sustainable Design results in 50% to 75% savings in running costs over existing conditions and spaces. Without exception, our School Clients move forward delighted with their new facilities.

Colac South West Primary School - Master Plan

Colac Vocational Cluster - Trade Training Centre

Colac Library

Corio/Norlane Suburbs Master Regeneration - 9 schools into 5 Super Schools

Covenant College Master Plan

Covenant College - Science & Language Centre

Covenant College - Sports Hall and Performing Arts

Covenant College - Library and Classrooms and Specialist Art Facility

Deakin University - Waurn Ponds Campus

Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus - Student Accommodation, Childcare & Catering Facilities

DEECD School Facilities for Autism Spectrum Disorder -10 Schools, Victoria

Derrimut Heath Primary School - Landscape Design

Eumemmerring College - Trades Training Centre

Fyans Park Primary School - Classrooms, Art Craft Room, Amenities Block, Canteen

Fyans Park Primary School Library, Multipurpose Hall, Staff/ Administration Complex

Fyans Park Primary School - Master Plan

Geelong and District Childrens Centre - Pre-School Centre

Geelong East Primary School - Classrooms, Staff/Administration and Library

Geelong East Primary School - Master Plan

Geelong Lutheran College, Mt Duneed

Glen Orden Primary School - Master Plan, Major Facilities Upgrade

Glen Orden Primary School - Staff / Administration and Library

Grange Community Centre - Pre-School Centre

Herne Hill Primary School - Master Plan

Hobsons Bay/Homestead Run - Kindergarten

Horsham College Regeneration - Masterplan

Horsham College - Stage 1

Inverleigh Primary School - Administration Centre and Studio Space

Inverleigh Primary School - Amenities Block

Inverleigh Primary School - Master Plan, New Classroom Complex

Inverleigh Primary School - Shelter Structure

Lakeside Lutheran College, Pakenham

Lara Lake Primary School, Lara


Macarthur Primary School - Amenities Block

Malvern Valley Primary School - Master Plan and New School

Malvern Valley Primary School

Mambourin - Werribee South Centre

Manorvale Primary School - Master Plan

Manorvale Primary School - Administration Centre

Manorvale Primary School - Learning Centres and Library

Mary McKillop Primary School, Portland

Mathew Flinders College - Science Centre

Meadows Primary School - New School and Community Hub - Broadmeadows Regeneration

3 PROJECT EXPERIENCE - NOWbdg...cont

Mercy College Coburg Year 7-10

Mercy College Coburg Science

Mercy College - School Administration, Senior Years Centre

Mercy College Coburg Sports Grounds and Landscape redevelopment

Mornington Special Development School

Nathalia Secondary College Trade Training Centre

Nazareth Primary School

North Geelong Trade Training Centre

Hobson’s Bay & Eastonia Park Primary School P-6 Merger

Newport Gardens Primary School

Our Lady’s PS – Manifold Heights

Point Gellibrand Girls College Full Campus Upgrade

Portarlington Primary School - Master plan

Portland North Primary School - Library, Classroom Complex and Administration Centre

Portland Secondary College Science, Food Technology and Arts Centre

Point Lonsdale PS - Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale PS - Point Lonsdale Multi-Purpose Hall Performing Arts Facility

Roxburgh Park PS - Early Learning Centre

Springvale Secondary College

St Anthony’s Primary School - Ballarat

St Alipius Primary School - Ballarat

St Columba’s Primary School - Learning Centre

St Bernard’s Primary School - Geelong

St Francis Xavier PS - Administration Centre

St Francis Xavier PS Classroom redevelopment

St James Parish School - Administration centre and classrooms - Ballarat

St James Parish School - Multipurpose Hall, Ballarat

St Johns Primary School, Clifton Hill - New Library and new classrooms

St Margaret’s PS, East Geelong - Library and Classrooms

St Patrick’s PS, Ballarat - School Regeneration

St Patrick’s PS, Ballarat - Multi Purpose Hall

St Patrick’s PS, Ballarat - Environmental & IT Centres

St Roberts Primary School, Newtown

Tate Street Primary School, East Geelong Regeneration

Tate Street Primary School, East Geelong - Multi-Purpose Hall Performing Arts Facility

Templestowe Park PS - Feasibility Study

Templestowe Valley PS - Feasibility Study

Templestowe Heights PS - Feasibility Study

Warringa Park School -Facilities Audit and planning

Warringa Park - New Sports Pavilion

Warrnambool College - K-12 School Master Plan

Warrnambool College - Science and Language Centre

Warrnambool College - Hall and Auditorium

Warrnambool College - School Bus Hub

Werribee Anglican Grammar School - P to 12 Master Plan and Feasibility Study

Werribee Primary School - Master Planning

Werribee Primary School - School Upgrade and Library

Werribee High School - Food Service Centre

Werribee Secondary College - Multi-space Performing Arts Complex

Werribee Secondary College - Sports Oval Pavilions

Werribee Secondary College - Staff / Administration

Westbourne Grammar Junior School Learning Centre

Westbourne Grammar Junior School - Classrooms

Westbourne Grammar School - Administration Centre

Westbourne Grammar School - Bus Shelter Precinct

Westbourne Grammar School - Facilities Space and Condition Audit


Westbourne Grammar School - Hospitality Complex, Theatre and International Centre

Westbourne Grammar School Truganina Campus - Master Plan

Westbourne Grammar School - Technology Centre

Westbourne Grammar School - Science Centre

Western BFC - Pre-School Centre

Western Heights Secondary College - Manifold Heights

Wilkinson Childrens Centre Pre-School Centre

Williamstown Grammar School - Administration

Williamstown Grammar School - Classrooms

Williamstown Grammar School - Multipurpose Hall

Williamstown Grammar School - Molland Building Learning Centre

Wimmera Trade Training Centre - Longerenong College

Wimmera Trade Training Centre - Ballarat University Campus

Wimmera Trade Training Centre - Horsham Campus

Wodonga West Primary School -Master Plan

Wodonga West Primary School - Learning Centres and Administration

Wodonga West Primary School - Learning and Resource Centre Facilities

3 PROJECT EXPERIENCE - NOWbdg...cont

Wonga Park PS - Feasibility Study/Master Plan

Wyndham Ecumenical College - P to 12 Master Plan and Feasibility Study

Wyndham Trade Training Centre

Yackandandah Primary School - New School and Heritage Refurbishment

Performing Arts Centre Projects :

Court House Arts- Geelong

CoGG Potato Shed Performing Arts Centre

Colac Otway Performing Arts Centre

Barrabool Hills Centre

Yarra Plenty Centre


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GREEN BOND: Australian architect couple Judith North and NevilleCowland believe that one has to lend a physical identity to buildings.

This is the concluding part of the interview with Australian architects JudithNorth and Neville Cowland who were in India recently. The couple are beingcommissioned to design a sustainable office tower in Bangalore. Awards andaccolades are part of their professional lifestyle, just as their sustainablebuildings that talk of grabbing nature in all its glory in every aspect of brick-and-mortar.

“We are keen to form relationships with local businesses for joint ventureswhich would benefit from the added depth provided by the differentbackgrounds and knowledge bases,” said Judith and Neville, who are lookingforward to creating an international team to work on one of their projectshere.

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to benefit from their natural environment — climate, sun, topography andwinds. ‘Green’ is a modern buzz-word for the way we used to build beforetechnology made it easier to turn on an air conditioner rather than to open awindow! Of course technology is a great ally to sustainable building, allowingus to create energy from the sun, force air through buildings, control electriclights, and generally make us more comfortable, but it is not a solution initself. A well designed and well-oriented building with no ‘expensive’technologies will perform better and at less cost than a poorly-orientedbuilding full of gadgets.

Mr. Neville, your ‘green star professional’ status...

I have undertaken a training course and professional exam which qualifies meto analyse and ‘rate’ the performance of buildings to ascertain how efficientthey are under the Greenstar rating system. This rating system isadministered by the Green Building Council of Australia and is essentially alocalised version of the LEED system, just as the LEED system has beenlocalised to Indian conditions and is administered by the Indian GreenBuilding Council. I have also undertaken a training course for the Indian LEEDsystem.

These rating systems are specific to building types and locations and areinternationally recognised which allows buildings around the world to becompared on the same footing for their environmental performance. A widespectrum of criteria is involved, arranged under eight categories ofmanagement, indoor environment quality, energy, transport, water, land useand ecology, materials, and emissions.

Ms. Judith, your study in ‘low energy vernacular architecture’?

I studied the topic because of a genuine interest and belief in the skills andknowledge demonstrated in vernacular buildings. At the heart of it, it is asimple concept embedded in common sense which says we should not buildthe same way in a desert that we would in a tropical environment or on acold mountain. Vernacular buildings look different in different regions for thesimple reason that they function differently for their environment. Whyshouldn’t office buildings or institutional buildings respond in the same way?

And your unique features…passive solar design; controlled naturallighting; spatial and the physical identity you lend to your buildings…

Passive solar design is the most fundamental part of ‘green’ design. It isabout designing a building in such as way that it retains a comfortableinternal temperature without the need for ‘active’ systems such as air-conditioning. By correctly orienting the building and shade devices, theamount of sunlight and the time when sunlight can enter a building can becontrolled. Because the angle of the sun changes throughout the year, correctdesign of shading systems can let sunlight enter the building in wintermonths, but keep it out in summer.

Also, appropriate landscaping around a building can also improve the micro-climate, shade building walls and cool air before it reaches a building byintroducing pools and ponds.

This is the essence of passive cooling — that warm air is passed over acooling element (such as a natural water body, cool rocks or a man-madesystem of water pipes) before it enters a building, bringing cooler air.

Controlled natural lighting is ‘intelligent interplay of light.’ Natural light ismore desirable in all cases to artificial light and we must look for ways tomaximise its distribution through a building. Roof lights, appropriately-sizedwindows, reflective surfaces and glass internal partitions can all help thedistribution of light.

The form and plan of the building also play an important part in respondingto natural daylighting.

All NOW Architecture buildings and master plans seek to create a sense ofplace. We seek to impart the individual essence of the location to the project,the site context and a cultural value. This means, firstly, that users andvisitors of the building should have a feeling that they have arrivedsomewhere, that the building is a unique destination which expresses thosecultural values. Users should also have a feeling that they belong in thatplace.

Does the building speak of history or modern progress, or both? Is it anoasis, a landmark, an icon, a retreat? How a building feels is a complexrelationship of ideas, but critical to making it a place with its own identity,rather than just another building.


















Guest presenter (Neville Cowland) at British Council of

School Environments Annual Conference, Liverpool 2009

Guest presenters at India Green Building Congress,

Chennai 2010

Studied (Judith North) at University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Award winning architects based in Melbourne, Australia. Reputation for

achieving excellent outcomes for Clients in both public and private sector

United Nations Green Building Award commendation 2006, 2008

Existing project commissions in India for private Clients

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Trained in LEED green-rating system application for India

Neville Cowland, B.Arch AAIAArchitecture and Sustainability Director

Neville is a founding Director of NOWarchitecture. He studied engineering prior to completing a degree in architecture, giving him a broad knowledge base. Neville has specialist ESD experience, is an Accredited GREENSTAR Professional and has completed the LEED India training program. He served on a Task Force formulating guidelines for implementing ESD for the Victorian Department of Education and is a member of the Forum for Sustainability of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Neville has a detailed understanding of the functional requirements for a wide range of facilities has been gained from almost 30 years experience and research. His knowledge of the technical aspects of construction and energy efficiency provide depth to Design and Documentation consultancy.

Neville was guest speaker at the British Council of school Environments 2009 conference, on sustainable education buildings, and is a guest lecturer at the University of Melbourne.

Judith North, B.Arch (Hons) AAIAArchitecture Director

Judith North is a founding Director of NOWarchitecture. She has been responsible for a wide range of projects over nearly 30 years which have received awards for innovation and response to Client requirements.

Judith’s University studies in Australia, Canada and India focused on low-energy vernacular architecture and housing. The knowledge gained from these studies has formed a background to the Practice research in adapting, enhancing and combining passive technologies into new low energy systems for modern buildings.

Judith’s expertise is in creative visioning for planning, design and management of projects. Judith’s special interest in culture and social equity and extends her professional expertise in an honorary capacity to advise Community Planning Groups and serves on the Board of Directors of a Not For Profit community support organisation.

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Occupants should have an awareness of the outside world while they are inthe building and continue to be able to identify with the broader context ofwhere they are. Is a building identified by the company that works there, thematerials it is made from, its height, its setting, or a mix of all these?

Modern technology allows us to computer-model buildings at the early designstage to test daylighting, solar shading, ventilation and thermal performance,to assess options for the most effective design.

We see this as an integrated architectural design approach rather than havingan engineering solution added after the design is completed.

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Twice published in “The Hindu”. Excerpt from “Benefit from Natural Environment” below:

Awarded in the SchoolDesigner.com

GreenPiece Education Awards

NW architecture

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Client / Education Provider

Project Manager (India)

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• Local Liaison, Site Liaison

• Full Engineering Design Services

• Engineering Drafting Services

• Full Design Services

• Design Management

• Project Quality Assurance

• Engineering Quality Assurance

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• Full Architectural Documentation Services

• Full Engineering Documentation Services

• Document Coordination

• Design Management

• Project Quality Assurance

• Engineering Quality Assurance

Client / Education Provider

Team Structure - Design Phase

The design team is lead by NOWbdg Australia with design carried out in the Australian office with input from the bdg Mumbai office to ensure felicity to culture and local construction techniques.

Management, Quality Assurance and Client Liaison will be through the Australian office supported by the Mumbai office with Site Liaison, Engineering and additional drafting resources.

Presentation of design information will be with functional relation and concept diagrams which are developed into plans, elevations and sections and finally as 3 dimensional information including photo realistic renders and flythroughs.

At all stages information will be used as it is developed to support collaboration with the Client, Project Manager and other consultants.

Project Manager (India)

Team Structure - Documentation and Construction Phases

The documentation and construction team is lead from the bdg office in Mumbai. The Australian office will support the Mumbai office by continuation of Management and Quality Assurance roles and will continue liaison with the stakeholders to ensure the appropriate expression of the design intent as documentation progresses.

The Australian office will coordinate the documentation and Engineering services to ensure that new construction technologies, appropriate to the local industry and cost structures, are properly integrated and defined within the documentation.

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5a NOWbdg : Directors and Key Staff

With NOWbdg, you always get the “A-team”, and this is directly reflected in the quality of our Service and Design outcomes.

Directors are involved throughout every project. NOWbdg has successfully delivered education and community projects from under $1mil to $25mil on time, on budget and with results that delight our clients.

Our team has deep integrity and an innate belief and understanding of the importance of education infrastructure in an international context.

Judith North B.Arch (Hons), AAIA

DIRECTOR

Judith’s special expertise is communication with Clients and facility users to enhance project outcomes. Her ability to refine project briefs to achieve facilities which cater for Clients’ unique requirements has underpinned numerous design awards.

Judith graduated with Honours from Deakin University in 1981, including a Rotary Scholarship to the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and a period of study at the University of Gujarat, India..

Judith has delivered papers to Teaching/Learning Conferences in Liverpool, UK and Environmental Missions in Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai, India. She is a guest lecturer in Spatial Literacy and Pedagogy at the University of Melbourne.

Judith is a member of the Victorian Board of CEFPI (Council of Educational Facility Planners International) and has served on several community development committees, including the Wyndham Gateways Committee, Wyndham Quality Community Taskforce and served the Board of Managers for Mambourin Enterprises, a not-for-profit organisation for intellectually disabled adults.

Judith led the design of a Community Hub, ELC and School in Broadmeadows which had the ambitious brief of engaging children, parents and the community alike in improved learning outcomes in one of Melbourne’s most deprived suburbs. The Government project has been praised by Staff, Students, and Client (DEECD) alike.

Judith was awarded the National Disability Services Distinguished Services Award in 2008 for her outstanding service in a voluntary capacity to Mambourin Enterprises since 1972.

Neville Cowland B.Arch, AAIA

DIRECTOR

Neville’s acute knowledge of technical aspects of construction and contractual issues provide special depth to Design and Documentation methodology.

Neville studied engineering at Monash University before focusing on architecture at Deakin University, graduating in 1982. He has delivered guest lectures at Melbourne University on Sustainable Design, at the British Council of School Environments’ Conference in 2009, and at the Indian Green Building Council Conference 2010.

Neville has specialist ESD experience and is an Accredited GREENSTAR Professional and is Certified for LEED India. He has served on a Task Force formulating guidelines for implementing ESD into Building Quality Standards Handbook for the DEECD and is a member of the AIA’s Forum for Sustainability. His innovative ESD solutions have caught the attention of Australian and international publishers and the sustainability community.

He has undertaken continuous professional development through the AIA, the University of Melbourne, RMIT and Deakin University and independent studies.

Neville has extensive Design, Documentation and Contract Administration experience in a wide range of project types. He has gained a detailed understanding of the functional requirements for educational and community facilities over 30 years experience and research.

“We have been consistently impressed by the Team at NOW. They have been very conscious of the importance of our project to both Council and the community...They have accommodated both the need to engage with and understand the desires of the community as well as managing the complexity that can sometimes be attached to a major Council Project.”

Kate NelsonDirector Planning and Community, East Gippsland Shire Council


Leigh Dicker, B.Arch (Hons), F.A.I.A.

DIRECTOR

After graduating from Deakin University in 1979 Leigh worked in a small Melbourne practice on a range of project types before becoming Senior Architect/Project leader for the Tasmanian Division of the Commonwealth of Australia. In that role Leigh was responsible for major works projects such as Hobart International Airport, CSIRO Marine Laboratories, Australian Federal Poice Station and Television and Radio Stations for the Australian Broadcasting Commission.

From his work on a broad range of projects in Health, Residential Accommodation, Tourism and Sport, Leigh has developed a specialisation in education through extensive work on projects ranging from Pre-school through Primary and Secondary to Tertiary and specialist Trade Facilities.

Leigh is a founding Director of bdg Architects Pvt.Ltd. India. He has a special interest in Social and Economic development of communities and project investment.

Noel Bradbury B.Arch, F.A.I.A.

DIRECTOR

With over 30 years extensive experience, Noel applies his professional experience to the development of excellence in Design, Technology, Project Management and leadership in contemporary Architecture.

As founder of the RAIA Environment Group in 1966, he has maintained and developed practical application of sustainable design in his work.

Noel graduated from Melbourne University in 1978. After gaining international experience in the UK and Europe Noel became Senior Architect/Project Leader on large scale projects throughout Australia for the international Buchan Group. A background in a broad range of major projects such as Banks, specialist community institutions and large retail complexes provides Noel with a broad perspective for his current projects.

Noel is a founding Director of bdg Architects Pvt.Ltd. India. His alliances with ESD engineering consultants and interest in application of effective IT in Construction Management add to Noels broad skills in Architecture.

Rusi Namerian, G.D.Arch

DIRECTOR - bdg Architects Pvt Ltd India

After serving with bdg Australia for 8 years, with 22 years experience involved in the design and delivery of a wide range of projects. Previously Director of his own Mumbai practice in Architecture and Interiors, his experience includes Residential, Hospitality, Commercial and Corporate projects.

Rusi is a founding Director of bdg Architects Pvt.Ltd. India and was responsible for establishing the Mumbai Office. He currently Manages the Indian practice and is responsible for tight coordination with the Australian office for design and documentation of projects within Australia and India and for communications with Indian Clients.

Rusi graduated in 1991 from the Academy of Architecture, Mumbai and is registered to the Council of Architecture to practice as a licensed architect in India. He is also registered in Australia under the Architects Accreditation Council

Colac Secondary College

Colac Secondary College


Vijay Singh B.Arch (Hons)

DESIGN ARCHITECT

Vijay’s interests lie in low energy architecture and region specific design. Having been born and brought up in India, he has intimate knowledge of local Indian conditions and construction practices.

Vijay graduated from the MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai (Anna University) in 2007. He is currently pursuing a Master’s thesis at the University of Melbourne, involving the master planning of multiple community facilities oriented around a rural historical site.

Aside from his experience in Australia, he has also worked in Colombo, Sri Lanka with MICD A, headed by former associates of Geoffrey Bawa and was involved with the development of a masterplan for a luxury beach resort in Mangalore.

Vijay has worked with Shripal Venkat Architects, Chennai and was a key member in the design team for a 52Ha residential development ‘Temple Green’, for developers Arun Excello, and which is currently under construction south of Chennai with over 1000 units sold. He also led a successful design competition bid for a school for the Art of Living foundation in Goa.

Vijay is registered to the Council of Architecture to practice as a licensed architect in India.(CA/2008/42339)

Sarah Hobday-North, M.Arch, B.Planning & Design (Arch)

URBAN DESIGNER/EDUCATION DESIGNER

Sarah has a specific interest in Urban and Community Development and Architectural Education. She has gained extensive experience in Australia and overseas, including Kolkata West International City for Indian Developer, Unitech, town centre Masterplans in Brighton, Dartford and Canvey Island UK, and a study for a 31.5Ha site in the City of Casey.

She is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Education at ACU to formalise her work in school, tertiary and adult education in the areas of Design, Education and Visual Communication.

Sarah enjoys working with local communities to deliver projects with high levels of community based integration. Her work has highlighted the importance of integrating community facilities into both residential and commercial areas for the long term success of these areas.

Sarah is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects (Vic) Urban Design Policy Committee She was a contributing author in the AIA’s response to the Planning Minister’s VPP Review in 2012 and is again involved in the AIA’s current submission for the Metropolitan Planning Strategy.

Key strengths of the NOWbdg team :

• Established international organisation with Australian and Indian offices staffed with skilled professional teams operating under Australian quality management systems.

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Educational buildings and Community facilities.

• Design for people of all ages and with disabilities/differing abilities.

• Experienced in all sectors of Education, Community, Children’s, Administration and Recreational facilities.

• Effective and engaging communication with all stakeholders.

• Ability to coordinate Consultant input into the design process for efficiency and logical structures and systems.

• Specialised experience to provide environmental and energy efficient design.

• Strong technical knowledge of new building materials, performance and aesthetic qualities

Bairnsdale Library - Design image of Foyer


6 QUALITY & RISK MANAGEMENT

NOWbdg’s Quality and OH&S procedures have been audited and passed in an external second party process under ISO 9001. These quality and safety processes are inextricably linked to the Client Briefing process and Project delivery. We take our legal and ethical responsibilities in these areas very seriously, recognising their positive effect on project outcomes.

The extensive folio of work, record of delighted Clients and many professional accolades demonstrate our ability to deliver high quality, cost effective and unique buildings that meet and exceed expectations.

All work is carried out on high-end computer systems which integrate 2-dimensional planning with 3-dimensional modelling from the earliest design stages. This dramatically increases our efficiency over other practices who typically separate 2D and 3D design.

We address possible design risk as required by formal Risk identification Registers, as per Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and in Client review meetings.

As essential part of our audited systems in continual improvement of our rigorous and effective administration procedures.

Computerised Architectural Management system AIM (Architecture Information Management) is a core part of our Quality Assurance system which maintains comprehensive records of all expenditure, time, decisions, commitments, instructions and verbal communications relating to every aspect of projects.

“Both Neville and Judith were eager to work with staff, willing to listen to all suggestions and keen to provide practical advice and guidance...their attention to detail has been exemplary [and] their dealings with the builder have been most professional.”

Ron EdwardsPresident, Werribee Secondary College Council

Global-Mark Pty Ltd, Copyright 2005

Certification Manager

Certificate of Membership

This is to confirm that the organisation listed below has enrolled in the Global-Mark certification program

Company Name NOWarchitecture

Company Other Name Now Architecture Pty Ltd

Client ID 101784

Company/Site Address(es) 46 St David Street Fitzroy, VIC 3065

Certification Program ACT Government Second Party Audit - Quality Management System

Date of Enrolment 16th August 2012

Certification Expiry Date 16th August 2014

TIME

COSTQUALITY

+ INNOVATION

The relationship between quality, cost and time is well known. What NOWbdg bring to all projects, and what is implicitly demanded by educational project briefs, is innovation.

NOWbdg’s innovative practices are based in a deep understanding of spatial relationships, pedagogy,materials, construction practices and how results are achieved in the ‘real world’. Used in this way, innovation is a tool to reduce project risk.

NOWbdg brings an innovation founded in extensive project

experience, to al its projects and communities. Innovation is a

mechanism which can reduce project risk.


EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Effective management systems are based on Automated Project Management Procedures :

• Project communications managed through our Control Centre ensure that all communications are moni-tored and dealt with.

• Control Centre updates all registers which are circulated to Proprietors and Consultants for transparency.

• Controls ensure close coordination of sub-consultants and integration of expertise.

• Effective Management of of Time and Budget.

• Brief specific and location specific analysis of Project requirements.

• Efficient and cost effective design solutions for every Project.

GLOBAL BUDGET CONTROL

Monthly global reports provide outlines to the Client of total expenditure in a cost analysis format which provides relational information for the whole project.

Management systems are based on developed and evolved software tools, including Project Management Systems. To ensure effective implimentation of the sys-tems, interpersonal Management and Stewardship are emphasised founded on clear communications, up to date information and strong team management.

On time, on budget to the highest standard.

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7 SUSTAINABILITY: Targets, Savings and Health

Natural daylight, air and low-e lighting

NOWbdg have received local, national and international recognition for practical and effective Sustainable Design solutions.We have repeatedly delivered effective natural daylighting, ventilation and radiant heating systems within low construction budgets.

”Healthy buildings provide a safe and secure physical structure that helps occupants maintain their health and well-being through improved indoor air quality.” EPA

What difference does Sustainable Design make?

Environmentally Sustainable buildings provide important health and comfort benefits for Staff and Children:• Sick days are reduced• Productivity and learning are increased• Staff retention is improved• Asthma is reduced• Colds and Flu are reduced• Water usage is reduced• Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced• Operation and Maintenance costs are

significantly reduced

Thoughtful building orientation and shading protect students and all users from UV exposure.

The benefits of northern orientation are maximised and design solutions are integrated with the surrounding environment.

Sheltered landscaped outdoor activity spaces support learning programs and diversify opportunities both within and beyond the curriculum.

Courtyards also provide flexible activity spaces for Community events and enhance the presentation to the streetscape signalling public engagement.

NOWbdg’s sustainability principles are universal, reduce environmental impact, extend building life, reduce operating costs and are applied in full to all projects.

Meadows Primary School and ELC - currently under 6-star GreenStar assessment - is an Asthma Accredited Facility. Radiant heating systems dramatically reduce air bourne dust and natural ventilation keeps air fresh. Materials are selected for low VOC.

Indoor-outdoor connections

Wind Turbines Site Water Management Integrated PVs shade windows

Sustainable design starts with establishing excellent orientation, insulation, thermal mass, shading and ventilation to the best capacity of the site and local climate. These passive design measures underpin any active climate control systems within the building such as heating and cooling.

These passive ‘foundations’ of environmental comfort and sustainability are established from the outset to achieve maximum performance from the building. The measurable success of our projects has been nationally and internationally published and attracted the attention of many leading bodies in best practice ESD including ReNew Magazine and Delta-T in the UK.

Our projects continue to deliver reduced operational energy costs of 50% - 75% providing substantial savings to Clients throughout the life of the building.


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NOWbdg - SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT FOR KODI MOSQUE, INDIA

Proposal for mixed use develoment at Andheri. Mumbai -Sustainable, commercially viable and iconic development

NOWarchitecture and Ellenberg Fraser

SOCIALbuildings expressing beauty and

spirit of culture and climate

beautiful + healthy + comfortableinterior spaces

improved well-being

ECONOMICALintelligent viable

construction systems

cost neutralpassive environmental design,

better building designas foundation

active environmental systemsas optional extras

ENVIRONMENTALhigh performance

passive environmental designsun + wind energy - cost neutrallow energy design as foundation

high performanceactive environmental systems

as optional extrason-site energy production water

recycling

Passive Environmental Design is the foundation of sustainable architecture. Intelligent building design in harmony with nature utilising maximum benefit from the sun + wind + earth + water, to light + heat + cool + ventilate a building.

This creates a low energy architecture with excellent comfort and health without significant additional construction cost.

Active Environmental Design is the addition of efficient and clever engineering systems such as on site energy production and water recycling. Combined with a high performance passive design this enables the development to efficiently achieve energy and water self sufficiency.

3D CADD technology is used extensively as a design tool, for quality control during technical documentation of projects and as a modelling tool for the aesthetic and environmental performance of buildings. Our reputation for developing new technologies for sustainable development has achieved commissions which specifically focus on integration of our developed passive technologies to replace or supplement mechanised airconditioning systems. These technologies are fully adaptable and appropriate to a range of project types, including educational, commercial and residential precincts.

Best Practice Environmental Sustainability is fundamental to all NOWbdg undertakings, in all building types. We have developed award winning new passive technologies and are expert in developing new buildings, adaptive reuse of buildings to provide quality environments and optimal environmental solutions.

7 SUSTAINABILITY: Targets, Savings and Health...cont


Grafton Road

Warrnambool 3280Telephone: (03) 5564 4444

Facsimile: (03) 5561 2356Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au

4th September 2012

To Whom It May Concern

In 2008 Warrnambool College engaged NOW Architecture to design a Masterplan so that we would be well placed for future funding opportunities. The mandate from College Council to the Architects was to reduce the college footprint, focus on having a built environment that was safe and sustainable, enable contemporary pedagogy which also provided high level access to 21st century skills, including technology to enhance the overall aesthetic of our site. We did and still, aim to become known as a green school.

In 2009, Warrnambool College successfully applied for $1.9 million to undertake the construction of a Science and Language Centre under the Federal Government BER strategy. The School’s existing 1960s construction reflected the LTC model and was very outdated in terms of contemporary pedagogy and use of space. At the time we described our teaching and learning as working out of egg crates.

Our three barriers to cost effective development were rurality, we are built on a hill, and we are built on rock. Rurality impacts not just in terms of distance (we are almost three hundred kilometers from Melbourne), but in the skills, knowledge, attributes and attitudes of the local community. Designing a contemporary space for a community which values a traditional paradigm always presents as a challenge.

NOW Architecture lobbied DEECD and supported us in our application to build a non-template facility. They collaborated extensively with us and were supportive and informative through the process. Their knowledge of contemporary learning environments was impressive. We felt that we were in the company of educational experts as well as architects. Their understanding of the broader principles underpinning our needs added features that included catering for sight lines, customised adaptable fittings, protection from the elements predominant in weather patterns in our area, energy efficiency mechanisms, increase in teacher time due to reduced travel time etc. It was a relationship of significant reciprocity and the collaboration was rich and respectful.

In 2011, our students began learning in the new building. Much has changed. It is a joy to observe students peer teaching, teachers team teaching, students in break out areas, community members enjoying the spaces and technology for adult learning. We work towards individual learning plans and differentiating the curriculum – the architecture of our facility enables these practices. Instruction has now moved into a different realm.

Grafton Road

Warrnambool 3280Telephone: (03) 5564 4444

Facsimile: (03) 5561 2356Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au

4th September 2012

To Whom It May Concern

In 2008 Warrnambool College engaged NOW Architecture to design a Masterplan so that we would be well placed for future funding opportunities. The mandate from College Council to the Architects was to reduce the college footprint, focus on having a built environment that was safe and sustainable, enable contemporary pedagogy which also provided high level access to 21st century skills, including technology to enhance the overall aesthetic of our site. We did and still, aim to become known as a green school.

In 2009, Warrnambool College successfully applied for $1.9 million to undertake the construction of a Science and Language Centre under the Federal Government BER strategy. The School’s existing 1960s construction reflected the LTC model and was very outdated in terms of contemporary pedagogy and use of space. At the time we described our teaching and learning as working out of egg crates.

Our three barriers to cost effective development were rurality, we are built on a hill, and we are built on rock. Rurality impacts not just in terms of distance (we are almost three hundred kilometers from Melbourne), but in the skills, knowledge, attributes and attitudes of the local community. Designing a contemporary space for a community which values a traditional paradigm always presents as a challenge.

NOW Architecture lobbied DEECD and supported us in our application to build a non-template facility. They collaborated extensively with us and were supportive and informative through the process. Their knowledge of contemporary learning environments was impressive. We felt that we were in the company of educational experts as well as architects. Their understanding of the broader principles underpinning our needs added features that included catering for sight lines, customised adaptable fittings, protection from the elements predominant in weather patterns in our area, energy efficiency mechanisms, increase in teacher time due to reduced travel time etc. It was a relationship of significant reciprocity and the collaboration was rich and respectful.

In 2011, our students began learning in the new building. Much has changed. It is a joy to observe students peer teaching, teachers team teaching, students in break out areas, community members enjoying the spaces and technology for adult learning. We work towards individual learning plans and differentiating the curriculum – the architecture of our facility enables these practices. Instruction has now moved into a different realm.

Dear Judith and Neville,

I mentioned Meadows Primary in my keynote at the CEFPI conference because it was one of the most delightful schools I have visited and I wanted to make the point that Australasia is equal with most of the world with a good mix of inspirational client, supportive educational systems, talented architect and dedicated teachers. Meadows is wonderful on so many levels which photographs don't quite manage to capture. The highlights for me are the kitchen garden at the entry involving and supporting this diverse community, the beautiful light communal space at the heart, the clever sustainable strategies apparent for students to see and feel, the kitchens and gym and even the custom designed furniture. You must be proud of the contribution you are making to children's (and teachers') lives.

I have been working with Kenn Fisher and his team who instigated a learning spaces module as one of the Bastow Institute offerings and we took thirty or so leading teachers to Meadows and some other schools. The feedback sheets collected after the site visits indicated that the teachers were as enthusiastic as I was as an architect. Your central hub area is such a wonderful heart to the school and place for parents, kids and teachers. There was something quite touching about the treelike structural system opening to the sky that made the space feel almost like a forest. Even in the short time we were there, we saw the space used for various activities by kids, teachers, parents with a small group of intellectually disabled youths eating lunch as we were leaving.

When we began the ARC Smart Green Schools research all those years ago, none of us quite understood how difficult change can be for school communities and the spatial implications of different approaches to teaching and learning. I have visited a lot of schools now in many countries. The best schools are absolutely a partnership between designer and the school community and so I am looking forward to catching up with a few more of the schools you have been doing.

Your hands-on passion for school design just shines through. It would be great to have Meadows as an exemplar on the LEaRN website.

Kind regardsClare

Clare NewtonAssociate Professor in Learning Environments.Faculty of Architecture, Building and PlanningThe University of MelbourneVictoria 3010

Tel: +61 3 8344 6439Fax: +61 3 8344 5532e-mail: [email protected]

When we began the ARC Smart Green Schools research all those years ago, none of us quite understood how difficult change can be for school communities and the spatial implications of different approaches to teaching and learning. I have visited a lot of schools now in many countries. The best schools are absolutely a partnership between designer and the school community and so I am looking forward to catching up with a few more of the schools you have been doing.

Your hands-on passion for school design just shines through. It would be great to have Meadows as an exemplar on the LEaRN website.

I mentioned Meadows Primary in my keynote at the CEFPI conference because it was one of the most delightful schools I have visited and I wanted to make the point that Australasia is equal with most of the world with a good mix of inspirational client, supportive educational systems, talented architect and dedicated teachers.

APPENDIX A: Testimonials


Yackandandah Primary School

APPENDIX A: Testimonials


2007 WINNER City of Wyndham Environment Award

2011 WINNER CEFPI Victoria Award “Best New School”

Registered for Green Star Rating, targeting 6-star certification. Environmental systems studied and published in numerous international journals.

2006 COMMENDATION - United Nations Association of Australia - Green Building Award

FINALIST 2011 - United Nations Association of Australia, World Environment Day, Green Building Award

WINNER 2011 CEFPI Australasian Award for Best Modernisation of a Major Facility.

Meadows Primary School

Westbourne Grammar School, International Centre

Yackandandah Primary School

Bairnsdale Library

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