Introduction
The building is designed for the faculty of Life Sciences And Chemistry and is sited within the campus setting of the University of Venda in Thohoyandou. This 10 000sqm building is constructed in a sub-tropical climate zone in Limpopo, with very hot summer days and extreme nights. The climate became the key generator for the courtyard setup of the building configured around a cooled central atrium which acts as a thermally controlled outdoor space for students.
Introduction