planning report 20 William st · MCU25/0054

 4.4     Sustainable Building Design Code
An assessment against the Performance Outcomes (PO8) of the Sustainable Building Design Code is
provided below


 Performance Outcome                 Comment
 orientates buildings and            The design includes a strategically located courtyard which
 windows to make the most of         opens to the living spaces and to the rear BBQ area and
 prevailing winds, natural           landscaped open space which allows good flow through
 ventilation, and cross breezes;     ventilation. POS, LOS and living areas allowing for cross flow
                                     ventilation. All units have norther facing open space and
                                     balconies including the studio apartment.
 maximises shade to east and         Eaves and the upper floor act to shade walls and the design
 west walls;                         of the courtyard considers privacy and acts to shade that
                                     area.
 contains an open and                The living spaces open directly to the private open spaces.
 permeable built form that
 connects indoor and outdoor
 spaces in an integrated design;
 retains existing vegetation and     Although not proposing to retain trees, the design proposes
 natural shading where possible;     large plantings along the frontage and rear of the site to allow
                                     for shading and a vegetated presentation to the street. The
                                     proposal exceeds the required landscaping and hence
                                     proposes extensive landscaping to court yards and LOS.
 incorporates                        The architecturally designed Multiple dwelling utilises the
 passive building design to          northern aspect and has strategically placed openings,
 reduce the need for auxiliary       masonry walls and LOS to help with thermal comfort. The
 heating and cooling;                orientation design of the living spaces is so it can easily be
                                     kept warm in winter and cool in summer
 uses low toxic internal and         A mix of low toxic internal and external materials are
 external building materials;        incorporated for the construction which will ensure long
                                     lasting design that does not require regular maintenance.
 uses natural light rather than      Natural light is provided through light wells and windows to
 artificial light, and may include   the ground and upper level.
 skylights, atriums and light
 wells;
 provides a minimum floor to         The design proposes a 2.74m floor to ceiling height.
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and
 enables efficient operation and      The design allows for high density living and privacy to each
 use of the building.                of the dwellings, while also allowing for users to easily flow
                                     between the main living and bedroom levels.




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