Design Objectives for
this Building
We seek to manage our own environmental,
social and economic performance in an integrated manner to demonstrate
that this can be done.
Our design objectives:
Environmental
Engineering
and technology used in this building should …
- demonstrate that leading-edge technology is practicable and
cost-effective
- be durable giving the building a life span of 100 years or
more
- have a minimum construction footprint
- use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials
- feature passive environmental systems wherever practical
- minimise solid waste, wastewater and stormwater going off site.
Economic
The building should …
- be cost-effective over the life of the building
- require low operational and maintenance expenditure
- be energy efficient all year
- have flexible, adaptable, multi-purpose workspaces.
Social
The design features should …
- provide a healthy interior environment incorporating natural
light and ventilation
- be a safe place with secure facilities and user-friendly operational
control systems
- include shared and private spaces that encourage staff interactions
- improve links with MAF and university colleagues
- ensure a stimulating environment with improved, purpose-built
facilities
- stimulate community interest in low impact urban design and
development.
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