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The Sara Cultural Centre
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What was a key environmental strategy utilized in the construction of the Sara Cultural Centre to align with sustainability goals?
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Employing exclusively renewable energy sources for all construction machinery.
Using 100% recycled materials for all construction and finishing.
Constructing with locally sourced mass timber to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Implementing a zero-waste policy by reusing all construction by-products on site.
The project is noted for its innovative approach to fire safety. Which of the following best describes a specific fire safety feature mentioned in the video?
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Sprinkler systems filled with eco-friendly fire retardant instead of water.
An outer layer of fireproof material encapsulating the entire building.
A performance-based code approach, focusing on safe egress times and redundant sprinkler systems.
Fire escapes made entirely from non-combustible materials attached to the exterior of the building.
How did the design team address the acoustic challenges in the project, particularly in the grand auditorium?
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By installing state-of-the-art electronic sound dampening systems throughout the auditorium.
Using solid timber blocks with varying angles as acoustic panels to enhance sound quality.
Creating a double-wall system filled with sound-absorbing recycled materials.
Employing a special glass dome over the auditorium to naturally amplify and control sound.
What innovative approach was mentioned in the video regarding the hotel rooms?
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Hotel rooms were built on-site from scratch, using traditional construction techniques for educational purposes.
Rooms were constructed as pre-manufactured modular units in an off-site factory, which were then stacked, reducing about a year of construction time and environmental impact.
Each room was designed with an open roof concept to maximize natural light and reduce energy consumption.
The rooms were built underground to use geothermal energy for heating and cooling, showcasing an avant-garde approach to sustainability.
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