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Innova 21
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Innova 21
At its March 2007 meeting, the University Council approved the 'maximum development' new Engineering building, Innova 21, consistent with the University's urban design framework, space allocation benchmarks and the needs of students, teachers and researchers.
The approved proposal of the nine level development offers one floor as a lower ground floor, reducing the overall height. The eighth floor is set back on its northern face to allow the building to articulate better with the surrounding buildings.
The new development will allow:
- co-location of the ECMS Faculty Office, School of Computer Science, School of Mathematics, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- compliance with Disability Discrimination Act requirements
- provision of a convenient access for students to major resources and support facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- improved student amenities, including cafe, computer labs, exhibition area and teaching spaces
- an intelligent and interactive building able to be used as a demostration education tool
- provision of a three level link to the Engineering Maths Building and an atrium link to the Engineering North Building
- new space of 14,197 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA) across eight floors plus lower ground that includes:
- a Nett Lettable Area (NLA) of 11,094 sqm
- all new fit-out, including upgraded lifts
- lower ground and ground level teaching suites
- new ground floor atrium space of 430 sqm
- high level energy efficiency and the ability to meet up to a 5.5 star Environmentally Sustainable Design rating
- the release of 2,500 sqm of floor space to support the creation of a Learning Hub around Hughes Plaza.
It is important to view the need for this particular project within the following contexts:
- the University's commitment to support federal, state and local government initiatives in disciplines identified as Areas of National Importance. This includes Engineering and Computering, and other listed on the the Migration Occupations In Demand list
- the overall growth of the University (25 per cent) and its existing severe space constraints, as well as the predicted growth of ECMS (37 per cent)
- the absolute need for facilities that are modern, functional, efficient and, in particular, more environmentally friendly.
This $98.9 million project offers the University in general, and the Faculty in particular, much needed additional space within which to offer Australian and overseas students a world-class learning experience.
The Innova 21 project is scheduled to be completed by first semester, 2010.
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