Dharug Country
New South Wales
The foundation of effective education is wellbeing. The Barker College Math’s Hub blends wellbeing and education through principles of biophilic design and didacticism that sees nature inspired timber classrooms enveloped in a facade that integrates the mathematical syllabus within its geometry.
Featuring two levels of mass timber teaching and learning spaces over a podium of social areas, informal study spaces, and a dining common, the Math’s Hub combines work, study and rejuvenation in an environment that prioritises sustainability.
The extensive use of sustainably sourced mass timber reduces the building’s embodied carbon footprint by more than 25% while creating a nature inspired learning environment. Organic finishes, abundant daylight, natural ventilation and passive heating and cooling strategies have all been designed to further minimise the building’s impact on the environment while simultaneously bringing the benefits of biophilia to the school community.
Arborsafe, Arborist
Arcadia, Landscape
BM+G / AE+D, BCA
Buildcorp, Head Contractor
Cumberland Ecology, Ecologist
DM Planning, Town Planning
EPM, Project Managers
Force Fire, Fire Services
Henry + Hymas, Civil
Holmes Fire, Fire Engineer
Inclusive Places, Accessibility
JHA, Mechanical and Electrical
JK Group, Geotechnical and Environmental
KPMG, ESD/Section J
Quantum Design, Food Services
Stantec, Hydraulic
TEF Consulting, Traffic
TTW, Structural
WT Partnership, Quantity Surveyor
Xlam / HESS, Timber Supplier
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
