planning report rev1 · MCU22/0172

 4.3 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 glazing and inside outside connection
 windows to make the most of         which allows good flow through ventilation.
 prevailing winds, natural
 ventilation, and cross breezes;
 maximises shade to east and         Eaves, the upper floor and veranda roofs act to shade walls
 west walls;                         and the orientation minimises the effect of the west
                                     afternoon sun.
 contains an open and                The design creates good flow and permeability to the rear
 permeable built form that           LOS and swimming pool which creates an inside outside
 connects indoor and outdoor         feel to the living areas, particularly the use of glazing to level
 spaces in an integrated design;     1 enhances the indoor outdoor connection.
 retains existing vegetation and     Although not proposing to retain trees, the design proposes
 natural shading where possible;     large plantings along the frontage of the site to allow for
                                     shading and a vegetated presentation to the street.
 incorporates                        The architecturally designed Dual occupancy has
 passive building design to          strategically placed openings, masonry walls and LOS to
 reduce the need for auxiliary       help with thermal comfort. Both units have north east facing
 heating and cooling;                POS and LOS to maximise the northern aspect of the lot.
 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 the strategically located
 artificial light, and may include   opening and glazing on both levels.
 skylights, atriums and light
 wells;
 provides a minimum floor to         The design proposes 2.7m and 3m floor to ceiling heights
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and   which will allow for good room air circulation.




                                     Figure 10 - Floor to ceiling heights




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