RFI - Sustainable Design Code

Table 9.4.6.3 Criteria for assessable development

Energy efficiency Table 9.4.6.3 Criteria for assessment (part)

Performance outcomes                                 Acceptable outcomes              Applicant Response

Energy efficiency

PO1                                                                                   The development has been designed to achieve
Development minimises energy consumption and         No acceptable outcome provided   the standard measures of sustainability and
the production of greenhouse gas emissions.                                           greenhouse gas emissions reductions set out by
                                                                                      the relevant building and construction legislation.

                                                                                      The building design has incorporated the use of
                                                                                      roller doors and operable windows positioned so
                                                                                      as to encourage cross-flow ventilation and permit
                                                                                      natural light in lieu of heavy reliance on
                                                                                      mechanical aids. Concrete tilt-panels being the
                                                                                      primary construction material have a long life
                                                                                      span and have high thermal mass qualities.

                                                                                      The development/ applicant has no control over
                                                                                      the emissions generated in producing the
                                                                                      materials used during construction.