Timber Thermal Performance Test Cells

Introduction

Construction of the test cells at the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus is an extension of the School of Architecture's No Bills and Best Five Star Houses Project. The cells are simplified test houses, 6 x 6 m square externally. Simpler, cheaper and easier to build than full houses, they can be constructed and provide research data before the No Bills and Best Five Star Houses are complete. The test cells will be complete and providing data from mid-July 2006.

Test cell opening

update: August 29, 2006

4/3/2007 7:06:04 PM

The Hon Senator Eric Abetz, Federal Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation formally opened the three thermal performance test cells at the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus on August 29 last.

Construction - July 11 - 7/27/2007 3:03:11 PM
All cells are now effectively complete. They are all insulated and lined and brickwork is finished. Final detailing is in progress with door trims, painting, and carpeting to come.

Construction - July 8 - 7/27/2007 3:02:21 PM
Even allowing for some unkind winter weather, completion of the test cells is now in sight. They are all insulated and lined and cladding is well advanced.

Construction - June 26 - 7/27/2007 3:01:30 PM
Though three days were lost to rain, the frame for each building is in place, and the first cell has been wrapped.

Construction - June 15 - 7/27/2007 3:01:05 PM
With most services roughed in and the footings inspected, concreting has begun.

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