ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING

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ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN KEY FEATURES
Roof lights allow daylight into cross point

• Integrated, flexible design solution for ME
  systems.
• Low energy displacement ventilation system via
  floor void. Air supplied at 190c and extracted
  at high level to all spaces.
• Architecturally exposed services for easy access
  and maintenance
• Exposed Concrete structural mass and high
  ceilings maximise thermal stability
• Use of cross point as return air path with no
  need for supplementary environmental control
• IP Integrated network for the building controls
  and security systems

6000 Litre rainwater harvesting tank collects
water from roof to serve tower block toilets
Copper wrap for longevity and recyclable
properties
Dedicated departments served by separate air
plant

Pilkington suncool glass to reduce solar gain
2.2KWp of photovoltaics serve café
lighting Building fully sealed to eliminate
noise and pollution
Flexible raised floor access system
Below ground fresh air ducts for free cooling
Peninsula Arts gallery is air conditioned with
humidity control
Lecture theatres air conditioned with separate
air handling plant in basement utilising low
energy floor supply system

• Acoustic treatment using suspended baffles
• Building accredited Very Good BREEAM rating
• Quality north light to graphic design and 3D
  workshops
• Low energy lighting to all teaching spaces