PICAC – Narre Warren
The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) in Narre Warren, Victoria is an education and research facility designed specifically for the Plumbing Industry. The campus supports research, product testing, and certification.
The campus is recognised as Victoria’s first net zero research facility, completely powered from on-site renewable energy.
The 5-Star Green Star rated building includes a 100-seat auditorium, training rooms, confined spaces and roof access training areas, welding and gas fitting facilities, and administration offices.
The passive design strategies focused on natural light, ventilation, and highly insulated building fabric. This was achieved using environmentally friendly and energy efficient materials, targeted exposure, deep overhangs, and vertical shaded glazing.
The civil design incorporated water sensitive urban design features (WSUD) and contaminant management for the runoff from trafficable areas. Our structural and civil engineers also included solutions for:
- Screw pile foundations
- Sustainability design
- Optimised orientation and exposure
- Training spaces design
Environmentally friendly and energy efficient design and materials were implemented. Solar access was optimised through targeted exposure, deep overhangs and vertical shaded glazing, and stormwater run off was managed.
Miglic MacLeod’s deep engagement and responsiveness, combined with our civil and structural expertise, ensured PICAC achieved their environmental aims reliably and efficiently.
Project Particulars
Sector
Education
Service
Structural and civil engineering
Value
$25 million
Location
Narre Warren, VIC
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