DA Report [As Published] · 132007.2398

               HomeCare
               Retirement Living
               Residential Care


     Building related:


     ¾   Orientate buildings to the north to maximise breezes and take advantage of natural
         sunlight;
     ¾   Construct buildings using low maintenance materials;
     ¾   Maximise use of light colours to reduce heat loading;
     ¾   Use of materials of correct thermal mass for local climate;
     ¾   Selection of efficient fittings and appliances in terms of materials, waste, water usage and
         energy consumption;
     ¾   Provide outdoor living areas and private recreation spaces that are directly accessible
         from the main internal living areas;
     ¾   The adoption of landscape features (gardens) and planting (hedges) to define private
         spaces.


     Internally related:

     ¾   Design buildings internally with an open plan to maximise cross/through ventilation;
     ¾   Locate the bathroom, kitchen and laundry close to the hot water system;
     ¾   Use of solar hot water systems and the adoption of measures set out in the Queensland
         Development Code for Sustainable Buildings;
     ¾   Ensure living areas and private outdoor areas are positioned to capture winter sun and
         summer breezes;
     ¾   Plan doors and the window sizes, style and location to optimise protection against the
         summer sun and access to winter sun;
     ¾   Minimise windows and glazed areas on the western side to avoid the afternoon sun;
     ¾   Use materials with low long-term maintenance costs;
     ¾   Install awnings and size eaves to reduce heat loads to glazed areas;
     ¾   Install insulation in roof, ceilings and walls;
     ¾   Use insulated skylights where required to let in natural light and not heat;
     ¾   Use compact fluorescent lighting including down-lights with efficient 12 volt task lighting;
     ¾   Install air conditioning units to suit the rooms and conditions;
     ¾   Maximise adaptability and accessibility through Universal House Design and Smart
         Housing practices:
         •   Wider hallways and doorways;
         •   Level entries to the house, main living areas and interconnected outdoor areas;

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