MATERIALITY

The cave structure will be made out of clay. Clay is sustainable and has a lower carbon emission in comparison to steel. The clay creates a breathable atmosphere and the surface does not have to be painted or covered. The clay can also be 3D printed. This can possibly reduce labour time and costs, thus reducing thecarbonemissionsoftheconstructionprocess.

InordertoreflecttheSTEMacademy’scoresubjectofEnvironmentalSciences,theHubincludesspaceswherestudents

The Monforte partitions (on the first floor) have sound-proofing properties. They are flexible and can be extended and retracted. These allow studentstoadaptthespacetotheirneeds.Byhave these partitions instead of walls, the floor plan allowformultifunctionalusage.

These study desks (in the basement) can be lowered to create a desk and lifted to create extra lighting in the ceiling. The desks allow the room to be used for multiple functions whilstprovidinganaestheticinterior.