James Street Market, Brisbane

Environment
Published: 30 September 2010
Edited: 3 October 2018
by Rosemary Kennedy and Charmaine Kai
ISSN: 2207-466X

This note was reviewed and approved for currency in October 2018.

a subtropical retail case study

In the Australian subtropics, high rainfall, warm weather and humidity present unique challenges and opportunities for the architects tasked with designing eco-sensitive projects. The James Street Market utilises climate-responsive design to increase energy efficiency and reduce associated environmental impacts.

James Street Market's covered mall
James Street Market's covered mall. (Image: S Jannides, 2010)

Completed in 2002, it stands out as a leading example of climate-responsive retail design.

Note Summary
  1. Project details
  2. Introduction
  3. Background
  4. Climate-responsive design
  5. Application of climate-responsive design principles
  6. Building construction
  7. Key lessons
  8. Conclusion