2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

(2)   The Noosa architectural style has developed in response to the subtropical climate of the Shire and how built form responds to
      and integrates with the natural environment. Many architectural elements and features have their foundations in the older style
      Queenslander buildings, particularly in Tewantin, the hinterland villages and rural areas. However, modern interpretations have
      resulted in a distinctive architectural “Noosa” style which is both aesthetically appealing and also responds to the climate and its
      natural landscape setting.
(3)   Buildings should sit comfortably within and not dominate the landscape (i.e. buildings are seen via filtered views through
      landscaping, with thin or fine edges and appear light weight). Key architectural elements and features which are representative of
      the subtropical Noosa style are:
      (a)   Working with natural features –
            (i)      Value existing significant tress and incorporate them into designs;
            (ii)     Ensure adequate space for vegetation and landscaping;
            (iii)    Provide appropriate trees in appropriate locations;
            (iv)     Choose endemic species to suit soil climate and the situation;
            (v)      Replace lost vegetation;
            (vi)     Work with the established hydrological systems; and
            (vii)    Work with the contours of the land with minimal cut and fill.
            (viii)   Use Natural materials ­
                     (A)   Use rock facing or rock walls rather than rendered block or other urban style walls;
                     (B)   Use natural timber features to soften hard structures and blend with the landscape backdrop;
                     (C)   Use finishes that bring out the colour and texture of timber elements;
                     (D)   Choose timbers that can fade to grey without requiring high maintenance; and
                     (E)   Use muted colours and tones that fit within the natural landscape.

            (ix)     Provide light and shadow to break up building facades through –
                     (A)   Large open balconies and verandahs with open balustrades;
                     (B)   Awnings eaves and overhangs;
                     (C)   Pitched or varied roof profiles with no parapets to the street;
                     (D)   Articulated walls and walls with varied lightweight materials;
                     (E)   Gables, columns and posts and screens and shutters;
                     (F)   Expansive windows and doors;
                     (G)   Use of landscaping and tree canopies; and
                     (H)   Use of lights at night to form ‘lantern’ effects.

            (x)      Buildings to sit lightly within the landscape –
                     (A)   Buildings are to be pavilion style to allow significant landscaping between buildings and reduce bulk and
                           scale;
                     (B)   Buildings to be of a human scale at the street and have a fine grained urban form;
                     (C)   Buildings to respect the local neighbourhood context and neighbouring properties;
                     (D)   Use lightweight materials which are simple, affordable and easy to use such as timber frames and corrugated
                           iron roofs; and
                     (E)   High set buildings elevated above ground level on structures systems responding to variable terrain.

            (xi)     Working with the climate­
                     (A)   Reduce or eliminate the need for mechanical heating and cooling through the use of passive design using
                           sunlight and breeze to heat and cool;
                     (B)   Maximise natural light in habitable spaces, reducing the need for lighting and reducing energy demand;
                     (C)   Use of hoods, louvers, screens and awnings and hard and soft landscape elements to reduce the extremes of
                           temperature and urban heat island effects; and
                     (D)   Use moveable elements such as adjustable openings and sliding screens to control temperature, shading
                           and comfort.



  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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