"artificial grass"

Atlantis grass reinforcement cell, 50mm thick.

Energy efficiency takes precedence, with Netball Central being illuminated by daylight via a pattern of Ampelite skylights and wall cladding that enable training to occur without requiring artificial lighting during the day. In addition, the combination of angled blade walls and Lexan light-diffusing materials assist in preventing the glare of direct sunlight interfering with play. Importantly, passive heating and cooling principles of the natural ventilation and thermal labyrinth have been incorporated within the building striving for comfortable conditions year round without supplementation of artificial energy.

The Powerlouvre Window has been developed to reach heights up to 2.7 metres and quietly opens to 87.5 degrees, automatically stopping at the fully open and fully closed positions or can be stopped in any intermediate position throughout the open/close cycle. When fully open, the Powerlouvre allows 90% natural ventilation through the entire window opening which helps keep the building at a comfortable temperature without the need for artificial cooling systems. This is in comparison to common powered awning windows that only provide between 12% - 30% air depending on the wind direction.