- The projected life expectancy of our buildings is 30 years. During this time the building can be readily disassembled and re-purposed. Zero in ground concrete components meaning site rectification after removal of building is simplified.
- Our building design maximises natural lighting and ventilation for odours and drying. Optimising natural UV light for sterilisation of sinks and touch points as well as minimising dampness and mould.
- Surface material selection minimises cleaning requirements and enables the use of environmentally soft detergents and pressure cleaning using zero detergents.
- Components and materials are Australian produced reducing the carbon inputs of imported items.
- We focus on pre-fab construction where energy consumption and waste minimisation can be managed more tightly due to increased visibility and manufacturing technique controls.
- On-site works are more accurately quantifiable. For example, an accurate building mass and size allows for custom specification of sub grade works, and related reduction of quarry materials required.
- At end of life, if building is to be demolished, steel and concrete components are easily disassembled for recycling if the facility is to be demolished at end of life.
- Our building designs incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Universal and Inclusive Design Principles to deliver high quality, safe and hygienic facilities with reduced opportunity for anti-social behaviour.
- Pre-fabricated construction enables the use hi-tech manufacturing technologies (such as 3D CNC laser cutters) that are impractical for use in conventional on-site construction. The new technologies open up new possibilities for design solutions. These technologies enable a higher quality of work with cost efficiencies whilst also allowing our workforce to transition towards higher skills using hi-technology.
- Internal hardware is designed to minimise vandalism opportunity.
- Easy managed graffiti treatment to external faces.
- Fit-for-purpose developed Sharps-Safe™ collection system to increase safety for cleaners.
- Design features to discourage anti-social loitering after hours such as flexible eave design, high visibility and site lines, and timed automatic lockout systems.
- Design elements allowing for a 30 year life reduces whole of life expenses over that period.
- Predominantly masonry construction contributes to the whole of life reduction compared to light weight steel framed and clad buildings.
- Cleaning and maintenance requirements considered in the facility overall design. A five minute reduction in cleaning time over conventional cleaning procedures relates to considerable reduction of whole of life facility cost.
