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              weather protection.
        (b)   Awnings may be adjustable and/or retractable to maximise sun and weather response.
        (c)   These features also add to character and serve to articulate a building facade and add visual interest.
        (d)   Eaves should be a minimum of 600mm to at least 75% of the building.

 (4)    Roof Forms:
        (a)   Roof forms contribute significantly to the character of the Shire’s housing. A variety of roof forms can be found in the Shire
              with more traditional pitched roof forms prevalent in the hinterland villages and older riverside communities such as
              Tewantin and Noosaville.
        (b)   Roof profiles tend to be pitched or angled varying between 5 and 27 degrees to provide good air circulation to help cool the
              building and follow the contours of steeply sloping land. Parapet and box roof forms are not desirable in residential areas.
        (c)   Permanent roof ventilation systems such as ridge vents are desirable in residential dwellings to improve air circulation
              within the roof cavity.

 (5)    Shutters and Screens:
        (a)   Shutters and screens protect windows, doors and other openings in a building primarily from the sun, but also wind and
              rain.
        (b)   Shutters and screens can be both functional and an aesthetic feature of a building and can provide for privacy.
        (c)   Shutters, like louvers can be timber, metal or glass and are often adjustable and moveable.
        (d)   Screens might have perforated surfaces such as battens, lattice and mesh to provide privacy while facilitating ventilation
              and air circulation.
        (e)   Shutters and screens are ideal for concealing utility areas and under­crofts.

 (6)    Expansive Windows and Doors:
        (a)   Windows and doors often occupy large spaces and can be opened or adjusted to allow flow through ventilation and air
              circulation.
        (b)   They also provide for good circulation for people between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
        (c)   Styles popular in the subtropics include casements windows, louvers, bi­fold doors, French doors and sliding wall panels
              as well as extra wide hinged or pivot doors, although screening against flying insects is also beneficial.


 SC6.6.5              Sustainable Building Design

 (1)    Subtropical building design by its very nature is considered a sustainable building design approach given its principles as per
        section SC6.6.2. This policy provides further guidance to ensure that development within Noosa Shire:
        (a)   incorporates water sensitive urban design principles to manage stormwater;
        (b)   minimises the reliance on non­renewable resources;
        (c)   is designed and constructed to be energy and water efficient;
        (d)   includes operational initiatives for energy efficiency;
        (e)   collects and uses stormwater on site for non­potable purposes of gardening, toilet flushing, laundry and hot water supply
              uses; and
        (f)   provides healthy indoor environments by incorporating the use of low toxic materials, natural light and cross ventilation.

 (2)    Energy Efficiency:
        (a)   To minimise energy consumption and the production of greenhouse gas emissions buildings incorporate:
              (i)     passive design measures to maximise the use of natural ventilation, cooling and natural light;
              (ii)    thermal mass, insulation and glazing for heating and cooling;
              (iii)   solar power or other non­polluting renewable energy sources to supply part or all of the development’s energy needs
                      (see Table SC6.6.1 for recommended size of Photo­voltaic system);
              (iv)    an energy efficient water heating system such as a solar hot water system or electric heat pump; and
              (v)     colours that reduce direct solar heat gain and achieve a maximum solar absorbance value or 0.5.

 (3)    Water Efficiency and Stormwater:
        (a)   To maximise water efficiency on site development can incorporate rainwater collection and reuse measures for non­potable
              purposes such as irrigation (refer to Table SC6.6.2 for recommended requirements for land use activities).


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