RFI - Attachment 3 - Proposal Plans Performing Arts Centre (2) · MCU23/0096

ISSUE _ BUILDING BULK
We note the following site coverage for the campus pre and post development of the proposed Performing
Arts Building;
-   Existing Site Coverage (pre performing arts building) – 22.50%
-   Post Performing Arts Building Site Coverage – 23.88%




ISSUE _ SUSTAINABILITY
In terms of sustainability and the Sustainable Building Design Code, we consider most items nominated
under 9.4.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2) have been incorporated into the design including;
    •    Sustainable design principles as noted in the sections below,
    •    Response to site conditions including large roof overhangs, retention of existing vegetation,
         protected external areas including Courtyard and Breakout 2, blades and screening to combat
         weather and site topography sloping towards Walter Hay Drive,
    •    Water sensitive urban design principles including rain gardens, bio-basin and underground water
         tanks for storage of roof runoff and reuse as grey water in amenities and irrigation,
    •    Passive design elements including operability of the building’s external skin with windows and doors
         to promote a blurred edge between internal and external spaces,
    •    Renewable resources including recycled materials and repurpose of products at end of use as
         noted in the sections below,
    •    Energy and water efficiency with solar panels on the roof and reuse of water collected from roof,
    •    Retention of existing vegetation whilst planting additional vegetation to bolster green zones, natural
         screening, and shading opportunities,
    •    Energy efficiency initiatives will exceed Section J requirements in the Building Codes of Australia,
         and
    •    Healthy indoor environments including selection of building materials, incorporation of natural light
         and ventilation coupled with the operability of the external building skin.


The below sections provide further justification to the sustainability principles incorporated into the proposed
Performing Arts Building.


Sustainability
This project aims to minimise ecological footprint, promote social responsibility and education, as well as
contributing to a resilient and thriving global community. This building and landscape will not only be
functional and aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally responsible and socially conscious. To that
point, the design focuses on the core principle of a circular economy, not a linear economy.


Partnerships between the college and material manufacturers will focus on promoting opportunities to
repurpose products at end of use. Our responsibility to the environment does not stop once the keys are
handed over, but for the life of the building.




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