The multipurpose facility will also host major academic events, will accommodate 900 seats, and will complement the existing facilities. With a construction area of approximately 8,000 m² and a footprint of about 5,783 m², it respects the architectural identity of the campus and was primarily designed to meet the needs of the university community. The project also includes the construction of annex buildings distributed in the southern area of the Santiago Campus of the University of Aveiro, adjacent to the existing sports area, allowing for the expansion of the UA sports center. The construction, characterized by unique challenges regarding deadlines and solutions, such as the use of exposed concrete, required a collaborative and committed effort from all stakeholders.
The production of domestic hot water is carried out using a solar thermal system and a set of heat pumps. Ambient air conditioning is ensured in one of the following ways: directly through an air handling unit (equipped with direct expansion coils) or using direct expansion systems (such as VRV/VRF or single-split). In the area of the playing field and bleachers, the ventilation of the hall is achieved in two distinct ways: during normal operation, it will be provided through natural ventilation, with airflow control via the measurement of airflow in the exhaust ducts, or through mechanical ventilation during smoke extraction. For sanitary facilities, storage rooms, and warehouses, mechanical ventilation is provided through extraction duct networks and fans.
