planning report jenner

4.4     Sustainable 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 large covered balconies to the north
 windows to make the most of east and south west extending from the open kitchen/living
 prevailing     winds,      natural areas on the ground level. On the upper level, the bedrooms
 ventilation, and cross breezes;    include natural light from the large void and and access 2
                                    opening per bedroom. The north east / south west orientation
                                    allows for summer northern breezes and warm summer sun
                                    during winter.

 maximises shade to east and Large covered balconies and entry with each dwelling
 west walls;                 providing shading for each other from the summer sun while
                             allowing for winter warmth to emanate into the building.

 contains an open and permeable     Large open covered balconies on both levels and the large
 built form that connects indoor    void to the upper level provides an integrated design outcome
 and outdoor spaces in an           allowing flow through corridors and connection between
 integrated design;                 spaces.

 retains existing vegetation and Although not proposing to retain trees on the small sloping
 natural shading where possible; site, the design proposes large plantings along the frontage
                                 and to the rear of the site to allow for shading and a vegetated
                                 presentation to the street.

 incorporates                       The design steps down the sloping site and provides windows
 passive building design    to      and large open areas to provide for passive cooling and
 reduce the need for auxiliary      natural breeze flow through both levels given the large void
 heating and cooling;               overlooking the kitchen and dining area. The bedrooms are
                                    naturally ventilated with shading ensuring the building
                                    remains cool and breathes.

 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 byway of skylights over the
 artificial light, and may include stairs and a large void with high windows.
 skylights, atriums and light wells;

 provides a minimum floor to 3m ceiling heights are provided to the majority of the building.
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and A high ceiling to 6m is provided over the kitchen and dining
                                   area allowing for flow through ventilation and warm air to
                                   escape.

 enables efficient operation and The design allows for medium density living and privacy to
 use of the building.            each of the units, while also allowing for users to easily flow
                                 between the main living and bedroom levels.



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