a flexible learning and development centre, collaboration rooms, and multi-disciplinary laboratory.
With sustainability in mind, a holistic view was adopted for the building with the overall fit-out aiming to achieve substantially more than the minimum levels set out by the GBCSA’ s Green Star SA and USGBC’ s LEED( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) interior rating tools. Sustainability features include:
• Intelligent building monitoring system
• Live on-screen energy / waste and water consumption reporting
• VRV air-conditioning system incorporating high levels of Fresh Air Input, and heat recovery systems
• Xeriscaped gardens and water-efficient planted walls
• Occupancy controlled lighting
• Substantial external views for occupants
• Acoustically tested and designed environments
• Efficient water usage
• Onus on socio-economic credits in the construction phase through training and skills development. The brief from the client was clear that, as an innovation centre, the building had to adhere to global and local best practice with a view to contributing towards a more sustainable built environment. The building is currently being evaluated and is targeting a 5-Star Green Star SA Interior certification, as well as a LEED Gold As-Built certification.
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