It has been called Australia’s Smartest Public Teaching Hospital in 20 years. The much anticipated Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH ) in Birtinya, Queensland officially opened its doors March 2017. It’s a feat which took more than 4 years in the planning and construction, $1.8 billion dollars and a 20 hectare (165,000 sq metre) site.
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The SCUH is also Australia’s newest hospital in 20 years to be added to the Queensland network and is expected to reach its full capacity with 738 beds and treat 90,000 patients by 2021. It features state of the art technologies, including self-guiding automatic vehicles to transport goods and its own 378 seat auditorium for students to watch live theatre procedures.
Planet Lighting was involved from the early construction phases in 2015 in order to meet the medical lighting specifications of this ambitious project.
The project required green, smart and efficient lighting solutions. A 4-star Green Star Rating target was set on the Green Building Council of Australia, and an emphasis was placed on countering the typical clinical feel of a hospital environment by way of embracing greenery, art and open space.
Our client desired a medical lighting solution that was Australian made, efficient, versatile in mounting and could maintain a high standard of infection control. All LED lights supplied have a lifespan of 50,000 (L70) and feature a sealed hygienic light head and membrane switch plus have a range of mounting options.
Structural mounting plates are matched perfectly to the appropriate lighting mounts, ensuring an easy and straightforward installation.
Planet Lighting’s intelligent lighting solution pairs nicely with the hospital’s other smart energy choices, as well as being Australian made and designed. Planet is proud to be a contributor to Queensland Health’s ambitious public health goals.
Platypus Junction Child Care has added an extra layer of protection to their centre by adding Pierlite’s Aether fitting. The air-cleansing luminaire has proven to eliminate 99.995% of harmful pathogens, already adding to a reduction in children falling ill at this Mulgrave child care.
Every day, healthcare organisations like SA Health rely on Pierlite’s Aether air-cleansing luminaire to reduce the indoor transmission risk of airborne pathogens and deliver safer indoor environments to both patients and clinical staff.
Australia’s winter flu season has now kicked off and this year, Australians face what doctors are labelling a tripledemic: influenza, colds and COVID-19.
Pierlite alongside Downer Group was tasked with developing and delivering a range of suitable lighting products, as specified by the project’s engineers and architects.
Cutting edge Design on Demand lighting solution used to develop a unique fitting.
Tender Loving Care Disability Services has been proactive by adding an additional layer of protection for their staff and clients by installing Pierlite’s Aether air-cleaning fittings in both their Melbourne and Sydney sites.