MCU21.0192 -Applicant's Response to Council's IR

(c) contains an open and permeable built form that connects indoor and outdoor spaces in an
    integrated design;

    The use and placement of glass stacking sliding doors and louvre windows create a feeling of
    integrated indoor/outdoor flow and living environments. The ground floor of both units allows for open
    plan living and flow from internal and external living spaces.



(d) retains existing vegetation and natural shading where possible;

    The proposed duplex has been designed to retain as much of the existing vegetation as possible,
    particularly the established trees to the east and to the west of the site which help to shade the
    building.



(e) incorporates passive building design to reduce the need for auxiliary heating and cooling;

    The living areas of Unit 1 has been oriented to the North and West aspect of the house, whereas the
    living areas of Unit 2 are positioned to the East and South. The proposed layout allows for the
    development to capture the prevailing winds, light and creates privacy between the two units.



(f) uses low toxic internal and external building materials;

    The proposed palette consists of raw materials: timer, concrete, stone and pebble.



(g) uses natural light rather than artificial light, and may include skylights, atriums and light wells;

    Design features including large glass openings and void spaces are integrated in the proposed
    design to promote natural light.



(h) contains a minimum of two openings per habitable room;

    The elevations in the Revised Architectural Plans illustrate the proposed size, quantity and location
    of the openings for both Units 1 and 2. Refer to plans WD.3.01 and WD.3.02.



(i) provides a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and

    Refer to plan WD.3.02. within the Revised Architectural Plans which demonstrates a floor to ceiling
    height of 2.7 metres.



(j) enables efficient operation and use of the building.

    The proposed design represents an open plan living environment, promoting seamless indoor and
    outdoor living. The duplex is responsive to Sunshine Beach’s subtropical climate and has been

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