12. Code Assessment

Performance outcomes                                 Acceptable outcomes
characteristics including topography, orientation,                                                     existing residential cottage and which also has been
existing vegetation and prevailing winds.                                                              designed to respond to the site’s topography and
                                                                                                       climate. The site plans and perspectives (refer to
                                                                                                       Appendix A), demonstrate that the access
                                                                                                       arrangements, building siting, design and
                                                                                                       orientation suitably respond to Noosa’s subtropical
                                                                                                       climate and prevailing winds. In particular, the long
                                                                                                       axis of the proposed building faces north, with
                                                                                                       reduced frontages to the east and west being
                                                                                                       provided, together with generous eave overhangs
                                                                                                       and screening.

Building design
PO8                                                  AO8.1                                             Performance outcome:
Development -                                        Development provides a detailed assessment        The proposed development complies with the
                                                     including supporting documents, demonstrating the requirements of PO8 through the following:
         1. orientates buildings and windows to      means by which the design meets PO8.                     The development incorporates windows on
             make the most of prevailing winds,                                                                all sides of the dwelling to capture
            natural ventilation and cross breezes; AO8.2                                                       prevailing winds and enhance cross
         2. maximises shade to east and west       Development demonstrates a measured equivalent              ventilation;
             walls;                                  to a 5-star Green Star rating.                           The building and roof design facilitate cross
         3. contains an open and permeable built                                                               breezes through the site;
             form that connects indoor and outdoor Editor’s note—The publications QDesign and                 Weather protection and sun shading
             spaces in an integrated design;         QCompanion, prepared by the State of                      (including sunhoods, eaves and overhangs
         4. retains existing vegetation and natural Queensland, provide climate responsive design              incorporated into the facades of the
             shading where possible;                 principles for development in south east                  buildings) (Refer to Appendix A);