This landmark project represents an important local and national ecological milestone with serious Ecotourism potential.
The building's form is not only defined but accentuated by the 250m2 of Deck25™ solid composite deck board that was used to create the signature entrance and boardwalks.
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The blue tones of the slate grey Deck25™ decking compliment and gently contrast against the western red cedar cladding of the Dark Sky Observatory Building.
Walking towards the building's entrance, across each Deck25™ deck-board, the visitor experiences high slip-resistance underfoot. Pendulum test values (PTV) of 57 dry and 45 wet maximise visitor safety. PTV values exceeding 35 are considered to be low slip risk.
A slight, unnoticeable fall in the deck (approximately 1 in 80) drains the deck, from right to left.
Deck25™ decking in conjunction with the supporting structure achieves a UDL of 5kN/m2.
Deck25™ is an Eco-product, manufactured from recycled plastic bottles and recycled hardwood fibres from the furniture industry. It is a perfect match for the project in many ways.
