RFI - Sustainable Design Code

Performance outcomes                                Acceptable outcomes                                Applicants Response

    3. contains an open and permeable built                                                            mechanical ventilation is needed. Proposed
       form that connects indoor and outdoor        Editor’s note—The publications QDesign and         landscape species are either endemic to the area
       spaces in an integrated design;              QCompanion, prepared by the State of               and or specific to the sites constraints and soil
                                                    Queensland, provide climate responsive design      types to ensure they are of low maintenance and
    4. retains existing vegetation and natural
                                                    principles for development in south east           can thrive in the environment and at maturity
       shading where possible;
                                                    Queensland. Council encourages building and        provide a net benefit to cooling pavement area
    5. incorporates passive building design to      landscape designers to incorporate best practice   and offsetting the built form of the development.
       reduce the need for auxiliary heating and    outcomes described in these publications to help
       cooling;                                     development comply with PO8.

    6. uses low toxic internal and
       external building materials;

    7. uses natural light rather than artificial
       light, and may include skylights, atriums
       and light wells;

    8. contains a minimum of two openings per
       habitable room;

    9. provides a minimum floor to ceiling height
       of 2.7 metres; and

    10. enables efficient operation and use of
        the building.


Editor's Note: Refer to Figure 9.4.6.4.