Enhanced Belfast campus Building User Guide Blocks BA & BB

Welcome to the new Ulster University Belfast campus. This practical guide will help you make the best use of the design features, services and systems of the new facilities as well as providing you with useful contacts, maps and transport information. BUILDING ORGANISATION The first thing to note is that a new naming convention is being used for the Ulster University Belfast campus. The existing building, previously known as Block 82, is now Block BA and the new extension to this building is Block BB. Blocks BA and BB are linked from the 2nd to 5th floors. To gain access to Block BB you will need to enter through the reception control point at the ground floor of Block BA marked on the diagram below as (1) before crossing to your intended floor (2).

Plant Room 08

Art Studio Workspace 07 Paint Workshop Link between Blocks

Studios Wood Workshop Metal Workshop 06 Foundry Link between Blocks Mould Making

Fine Art 05 Faculty Presentation Link between Blocks Edit Suite Silversmithing & Jewellery

Student Hub 04 Link between Blocks Ceramics Access to Library 2

Student Hub 03 Life Room Print Workshop Print Studio

Library 02 24h Computing Open Access Computing Student Hub Textiles Art & Design Research Head of School, Associate Head of School, Research Institute Director

Library 01 Fire Evacuation and Assembly Points

Textiles GREAT PATRICK STREET Temporary Art Gallery 1

STAIR 1 Reception LIFT Building Directory STAIR 2 Entrance

Library YORK STREETBLOCK BA 00

BLOCK BB 1 BUILDING UTILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION • Daylight dimming is also incorporated Ulster University has a detailed energy and into the facility. On bright days the environmental strategy, implemented across lights will dim down automatically. all campus. 1.3 Communications Key points of note for Block BB of the • Telephones within the facility will be enhanced Belfast campus are as follows. provided over the data network. • Wireless coverage is provided 1.1 Mechanical throughout. • Comfort heating and cooling is provided automatically throughout the facility. • All building users are requested not to use electric heaters or desk fans as they have an adverse effect on energy usage. • Local control of the natural ventilation is provided throughout the building by way of a user control panel. This panel can be used to adjust the amount of natural air flow into a space. (Refer to diagram in section 7)

1.2 Electrical • Lighting in the facility is provided predominantly via a track mounted lighting system with local light switches and motion sensors in each space. • Most spaces in the building are operated by motion sensor which will switch the lighting off after a set period of time if it detects no movement.

2 WATER MANAGEMENT

2.1 Water strategy • The male and female WCs have wash troughs with automatic sensors. • The studios have Belfast and work bench sinks with standard fittings. • Building users should ensure that water usage is managed responsibly and that care is taken when disposing of sanitary items that could cause blockages. • Disposal of liquids should be taken care of responsibly in accordance with COSHH regulations.

2.2 Drinking water • Mains cold water taps supply drinking water throughout the building. • Chilled water coolers are located as existing in Block BA. 3 MATERIALS & WASTE MANAGEMENT

3.1 Waste management process • The University is committed to reducing waste as much as possible. General waste is collected and taken off site to be sorted and sent for either recycling, or energy recovery. • Other waste streams are collected separately and sent for recycling. These include electrical equipment, cardboard, and cooking oil.

4 TRANSPORT FACILITIES

4.1 Buses 4.2 Trains A number of Metro routes serve the bus stops • Train services are provided across Northern on York Street which provide a direct service to Ireland from Great Victoria Street Station, and from the university campus. These are: Central Station and York Street, all located • Metro 2 - Glengormley, Carnmoney, within 850m walking distance of the Monkstown; Belfast campus. • Metro 13 / 14 - Newtownabbey, Glenville, Hydepark, Cloughfern; 4.3 Belfast public bike share scheme • Metro 61 - Carrs Glen; • Coca-Cola Zero Belfast Bikes are available • Metro 64 - Downview; and from docking stations on Carrick Hill / St • Metro 96 - Westbank Road. Patrick’s Church, Cathedral Gardens / York Street, and Writer’s Square / St Anne’s • Other Metro routes arrive and depart at Cathedral. Please check Belfast City Council the City Hall, which is approximately 800 website for a full list of docking locations. metres from the campus. 4.4 Parking & Cycle Storage • Ulsterbus services operate on a regular • On street parking is available on York Street basis from Laganside Buscentre (approx. and a staff car park located off Academy 6-8 minute walk) and Europa Buscentre Street. Cycle storage is located outside of (approx. 12-15 minute walk). Block BA and underneath the link between Blocks BA and BB on the ground floor. • A visitors service (163A) operates between Europa Bus Station and Jordanstown campus via York Street.

Cycle storage

Parking Metro & Ulsterbus Stops Belfast Bike Docking station

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK BB

BLOCK BA

UNIVERSITY FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT

N.B. The travel information contained above is accurate as of September 2015. Users should review the detailed particulars of public transport providers websites for exact timetable and service information 5 STUDENT HUBS & OPEN PLAN SPACES

Ulster University wants to be at the forefront of delivering modern and engaging environments in which our students can study.

The student hubs and open plan spaces provide a versatile learning environment, supporting student creativity, collaboration, productivity and personal development.

5.1 Student Hubs • The student hub areas are located on Level 01 of Block BA and Levels 03 and 04 of Block BB. • These spaces are intended to be used for informal, collaborative and individual study. • White boards and LCD screens are provided for break out teaching and small presentations.

5.2 Loose furniture • The furniture strategy allows for flexible rearrangement of loose furniture in large open plan spaces. • Furniture should not be moved into other spaces. • Please refrain from putting up your own signage. Images are indicative only

6 USEFUL INFORMATION & CONTACTS

6.1 Reporting procedures • The reporting procedures remain as per University guidelines. • Building related queries: Email [email protected] or call ext 23456 • IT related queries: Email [email protected] or call ext 66777 • Belfast campus main reception tel: 028 9536 7360

6.2 Websites • ulster.ac.uk • ulster.ac.uk/isd • www.belfastcity.gov.uk/leisure/outdoorleisurefacilities/ bikesharescheme.aspx • www.carbontrust.com

6.3 WiFi access • Wifi access is provided throughout the building. i 6.4 Printing & Scanning • Printing and scanning facilities are provided throughout the building.

6.5 Aftercare • An Aftercare team will meet periodically to review all building user feedback. Should you have any relevant feedback please contact the nominated representative for your Faculty/ Department. BLOCK BB VISUAL SLICE THROUGH BUILDING The image below shows general building information, such as where the stairs and lifts are located, as well as how elements such as light levels and air movement are controlleds

ESCAPE STAIR ESCAPE STAIR Blinds are PASSENGER LIFT electronically GOODS LIFT controlled in double and triple height spaces

NATURAL VENTILATION NATURAL WORKSHOPS 08

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& 06 External louvres within the facade can ACCESS TO BA be user controlled to 05 adjust air movement STUDENT ACCESS TO BA STUDIOS 04 ACCESS TO BA

HUB 03 Access Control between Library & Studios ACCESS TO BA 02

MECHANICAL VENTILATION MECHANICAL LIBRARY 01 00

PART OPEN CLOSE OPEN

No access permitted to, or from Library Front Desk library floors at levels 0 and 1 Swipe cards are required at Control Point from this stair core some doors to gain access Local stair access within Library floors 7 BUILDING SERVICES INFORMATION 7.4 Security system • Access control throughout the facility will be via swipe cards which staff and students should carry about with them at all times. 7.1 General building information • The cards are programmed to allow access to certain areas within the facility. Simply • The materials within the new building have been sustainably sourced where possible. present the swipe card to the door handle on the room you wish to gain access to and the Materials used include: Natural tile, rubber flooring, concrete, brick and plywood. handle will unlock, you do not need to swipe to exit a room as the door handles provide free egress. 7.2 Building environment • Some rooms have a swipe card reader adjacent to the door, in order to exit these rooms • The new building aims to strike a balance between mechanical and natural ventilation. simply press the door release button beside the door. Louvres are automatically controlled by the Building Management System but can also be manually controlled. Large windows allow natural light deep into the floor plan with additional electrical lighting working on sensors when light levels are low. 8 EMERGENCY INFORMATION

7.3 Lifts and stairs 8.1 Fire response and alarm system • There are 2 stair cores within Block BB. One stair core is adjacent to the passenger and • Fire evacuation procedures: In the event of a fire the automatic fire detection system will goods lift; it is intended that this stair will be used for general circulation while the other activate. Occupants are required to vacate the building in an orderly fashion. stair core will be primarily used for emergency escape. 8.2 First aid • First aid procedures are to remain as existing University procedures.