Final Requirements

1:20 design, probably only either the ERC or Accomodation.
Final model can be a section of the building

Existing Woolshed Dimensions

Width = 13m
Length = 26m
Stud  = 2.9m
Joist = 1.8m
Total roof area = 338m2
Closed in area = 110m2
Roller door = 2400mx2000m

Wooden floor:
13m x 8.5m

Upper level = 6.6 x 8.5m
Height = 750mm

Lower level = 6.4 x 8.5m

Requirements from the Trust

Utilize the existing woolshed: it is envisaged that the ERC will be the hub and store accomodating research, lab-style classroom and field education activities

Users of the ERC:

• general public - can look around, see what is being done there
• school classes - field trips, class labs
• university groups doing senior level study - 2 x 11 EcoQuest students, 7 x 10 ISV students
• research scholarship recipients  - 2 Bayerboost, 4 Massey university
• corporate & community advocacy groups, including 'off-site' days

Potential ERC activities

1. General viewing of exhibits
2. School field trips, classes
3. ISV project leader training (ISV = International Student Volunteer)
4. University lectures & field training
5. Ecological monitoring programme
6. Researcher lab, studies and report writing
7. Corporate and community group functions

Required ERC facilities

Large function room for students, community groups:

1. 8x10m
2. max 60 people standing or 30 seated (perhaps at desks)
3. large, flexible space: able to be partitioned into 2 separate smaller group areas, plus change between lecture vs lab-class working groups vs board room format
• full height projector
• permanent display boards for bird/plant/invertebrate charts, activities register - 'what's on', white board, lectern (maybe)
• power, internet
4. open for day or multi-day use

Lab/workroom for researchers:

1. 3x8m
2. multi-use bench
3. lined by open bench space
4. 2 workstations
5. storage for ecological monitoring, tool kits,
6. filing cabinet
7. library area
8. secure for multi-week use
9. power, internet

Office for Trust worker/managers:

1. 4x4m
2. single desk/work station
3. visitor desk/work station
4. storage for small and bulk consumables
5. filing cabinet
6. secure
7. power, internet

Small kitchen

1. 3x3m
2. servery, fridge/stove/freezer/califont
3. storage for normal kitchen utensils and plates etc
4. pantry
5. power

Toilet & bathroom

1. 3 toilets (including 1 assisted) all with hand wash
2. shower
3. storage for cleaning equipment

Outdoor cleanup area

• drying area & storage for wet gear, boots

PLUS

Consumables storeroom
BBQ & outdoor leisure space
Nursery activities integrated with ERC somehow

Motuihe Vision

• conservation education is core to the mission of the Motuihe Trust
• the ability to host experiential laboratory style classroom activities associated with field trips will facilitate a comprehensive on-island education
• the ability to support university level research projects will raise the profile of research on the island
• an organised ERC complete with a specific monitoring resource and report writing facility will enhance the monitoring programme
• the trust has also fostered links with a significant number of companies (Ricoh, ANZ, Fonterra) who have actively participated and sponsored the restoration project; corporate off-site events including conservation education and participation could be hosted within the ERC.