The Hub Castlemaine
233 Barker Street Castlemaine
The Hub is a new office space in the heart of Castlemaine.
Originally built in 1875 this charming
old building has had many refurbishments, including the
addition of the second story in 1902.
In its most recent refurbishment some contemporary
architectural changes have been made to make the building more climatically
comfortable and to incorporate as many sustainable
features as possible featuring:
Water efficiency features
- 4 water tanks in the garden. 3 used for the MASG display
garden and one supplies the toilets/washrooms in the building
- low-flow water fixtures
- a waterless urinal
Energy saving features
- passive solar energy design featured in the new Templeton
St entrance
- all roof space insulated with R 3.5 insulation
- the roof painted with reflective paint to lower temperature in
summer
- the 100 year old clerestory acts as a thermal chimney with new
automated opening and closing windows to flush heat
- where possible windows made operable for airflow
- low-energy light globes
- some windows in key positions have been double glazed for both
noise and energy reduction
- the air conditioning system provides
heating and cooling when temperatures are outside the set parameters
of 20? and 25?C. Individual control allows for individual units to
be off when rooms not in use -leading
to reduction in operating use. Managed by a state-of-the art Data
Demand Centre.
Renewable energy features
- 100% Greenpower for both electricity and gas
- 1KW solar PV grid connected system
- solar hot water
Recycling
- some of the newly constructed elements of the building have been
made with timber recycled from within the building.
- recycled timber used in the reconstruction of the balcony and
restaurant floor
Transport:
- short walk from the Castlemaine Railway Station
- bike racks
- shower available for those who cycle or run to work.
www.thehubcastlemaine.com
Tenants
The Good Table Restaurant (03) 5472 4400
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