TRI forms its identity around the need for efficient and low impact buildings. 

 

Buildings are some of the greatest contributors to energy consumption and many facilitate unsustainable practices.  Building technologies, the products and systems used, are greatly to blame, however the ongoing progress of sustainable building technologies research has been increasing.  Disciplines which were once minor components of Universities or Research Institutes now require their own facilities to meet demands of the industry.  

 

Through a holistic approach, TRI delivers research, design and development of innovative building technologies.  This is essential for the positive development of the built environment.  

 

The building encourages trans-disciplinary operations, allowing designers, researchers, scientists and engineers to co-exist within both discrete and collaborative zones.  By allowing generous open-plan meeting spaces, break out lounges and oversized circulation, the users are given the opportunity to interact, share ideas and collaborate with experts who would normally be within an entirely separate facility.  

 

The building itself acts as an example of the possibilities of effective materials and systems.  Utilising passive and mechanical technologies, TRI offers a comfortable and efficient working environment.  

 

Research within the facility has a strong focus on building structures, materials, systems and passive control. Integrated with the Open Source University, TRI also offers expansive simulation and prototyping facilities with a variety of workshop and laboratory spaces.  This is where the products are able to be tried and tested before reaching the market.

 

The products developed within this facility will go on to become key contributors to the future of building products in Australia and internationally.