B316 Sciences

• World-class laboratories
  B316 will house advanced dry labs and PC2 labs designed to meet international standards, supporting high-quality research and teaching.
• Multi-modal spaces for collaboration
  Formal labs, informal lounges, and open-plan teaching zones are designed to promote interaction between disciplines and with industry.
• Hands-on learning at scale
  Dynamic, flexible lab spaces can support over 380 students per session, offering large-scale, skills-based learning opportunities across multiple teaching zones.
• Designed for precision
  Structural elements protect specialist research equipment from vibration and environmental disturbance, critical for high-sensitivity investigations and analysis.
• A new gateway to Curtin
  The project creates a major new entry to the campus from the south-east on Hayman Road, improving access and strengthening pedestrian connections across Curtin’s growing campus.

B316 was designed through extensive consultation with researchers, educators and students, ensuring it supports real-world needs well into the future.

• 6 Star Green Star
  B316 is progressing towards a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia – reflecting Curtin’s commitment to sustainable development and aligning with its broader 6 Star Green Star Communities status.
• Powered by the sun
  Approximately 850kW of solar capacity enables B316 to operate largely self-sufficiently from renewable energy.
• Energy-conscious design
  B316 reflects best practice in environmentally conscious design – from reducing light pollution, potable water use and the urban heat island effect, to using low-impact materials and embedding systems that support waste reduction and recycling throughout construction and operation.
• Preserving the surrounding environment
  A significant portion of the existing green belt and canopy has been retained, with landscaping approaches focused on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity across the site and its surrounds.
• Built to last, built for impact
  B316’s flexible layout supports evolving teaching, research and operational needs – helping extend the building’s lifespan and reduce the need for major future upgrades.

With its ‘science on display’ design philosophy, B316 invites the community to witness discovery in action – breaking down walls between research, learning and engagement.

B316 brings together students and researchers across Science & Engineering and Health Sciences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas.