Cooling System

The buildings at Uluru Children’s Home are very open with big windows and large spaces to encourage ventilation. The perimeter wall has big holes for similar reasons. New dormitories have been designed with natural ventilation at the bottom of the walls.Thatched roofing was originally used, but has proved to be
extremely costly to maintain. It is no longer permissible for the childrens' sleeping quarters due to the perceived risk of fire.

Local buildings are typically constructed using concrete held up with bamboo and rust reobar. The structures at UCH are generally made from double brick with a render finish, a normal wood frame and a tiled roof.

Design Project: Design a cooling system for existing and/or proposed buildings at Uluru
Children’s Home. You may wish to consider thermal mass, insulation and fire resistance.