General / key features of Roland Levinsky Building

• Integrated, flexible design solution for M&E systems
• Building accredited 'Very Good' BREEAM rating
• Copper 'wrap' for longevity and recyclable properties
  Peninsula Arts gallery is air conditioned with humidity control
• Dedicated departments served by separate air plant
• Use of cross point as return air path with no need for supplementary environmental control
• IP integrated network for the building controls and security system

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Roof of RLB

• Roof lights allow daylight into cross point
• 6000 litre rainwater harvesting tank collects water from roof to serve tower block toilets 

RLB Walls

• Building fully sealed to eliminate noise and pollution
• Exposed concrete structural mass and high ceilings maximise thermal stability
• Architecturally exposed services for easy access and maintenance

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RLB CAFE

• 2.2KWp of photovoltaics serve café lighting
• Pilkington suncool glass to reduce solar gain

Lecture theatres / classrooms in RLB

• Air conditioned with separate air handling plant in basement utilising low energy floor supply system
• Low energy lighting to all teaching spaces
• Quality north light to graphic design and 3D workshops

Floor of Roland Levinsky Building

• Flexible raised floor access system
• Below ground fresh air& ducts for free cooling
• Low energy displacement ventilation system via floor void. Air supplied at 19 degrees celsius and extracted at high level to all spaces