Lucid’s pre-existing knowledge of electrical and communications infrastructure on the site enabled early identification of major site services relocation works which were documented to enable staged construction thus minimising disruption to shows and exhibitions. Lucid were also involved in negotiations with Telstra and DTEI to enable works associated with the widening of Goodwood Road to be incorporated in the design seamlessly and for the appropriate approvals to be obtained.
Various options for the provision of cooling and heating to the new exhibition areas were reviewed in detail to enable an informed selection of the appropriate system by the client.
An evaporative cooling with integral (ducted) gas heating system was selected and satisfied a number of criteria including minimisation of energy use, optimum occupant comfort, ability to operate with large openings to outside in exhibition mode and ability to connect to the existing “Jubilee Pavilion”.
The use of passive cooling is also optimised which incorporates almost 200m2 of automated louvers distributed around the façade of the building. These louvres provide a relief air path when the facility is operating in cooling mode with the doors closed and are automatically controlled via the Building Management System to open when outside conditions are suitable whilst minimising the operation of the evaporative cooling system.
Lighting to the Goyder Pavilion incorporates DALI dimmable High Output Fluorescent lighting with 5 preset lighting levels switched in programmable banks. The adjoining Duncan Gallery incorporates metal halide downlights and continuous colour change LED uplighting. |
