Shopping Centre Design Case Study – Representing Australia Dr Weng Poh & Andy Fung Umow Lai May 2016 Outline • Introduction • Australian Research on Fire Safety in Shopping Centres • BCA Solution vs Proposed Performance Design • Evaluation of Proposed Performance Design • Conclusion Introduction – the case study building (Cross-section) Atrium Cinema Floor voids L3 L2 L1 L0 Introduction – the case study building (Floor Plan – Level 0) LEGEND major store (≥ 2000 m2) specialty shop (< 2000 m2) mall space floor void Introduction – the case study building (Floor Plan – Level 1) LEGEND major store (≥ 2000 m2) specialty shop (< 2000 m2) mall space floor void Introduction – the case study building (Floor Plan – Level 2) LEGEND major store (≥ 2000 m2) specialty shop (< 2000 m2) mall space floor void Introduction – the case study building (Floor Plan – Level 3) LEGEND major store (≥ 2000 m2) specialty shop (< 2000 m2) mall space s a food m floor void court e n i c kids office play Introduction – Design Brief Objectives 1. Safeguard occupants from injury due to fire until they reach a safe place. 2. Safeguard fire fighters whilst performing rescue operations or attacking the fire. 3. Minimise smoke and fire spread inside the building 4. Limit the impact on business continuity Comparison - Australian Code Objectives