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4.6 Sustainable Building 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 glazing and inside outside connection
 windows to make the most of         which allows good flow through ventilation. Kitchen, living
 prevailing winds, natural           and deck areas of both units face north and west and make
 ventilation, and cross breezes;     use of the winter sun and cooling summer breezes.
 maximises shade to east and         The upper floor and veranda roofs act to shade walls and the
 west walls;                         orientation minimises the effect of the west afternoon sun with
                                     wide balcony roofs.
 contains an open and                The design creates good flow and permeability to the large
 permeable built form that           decks which create an inside outside feel to the living areas,
 connects indoor and outdoor         particularly the use of glazing enhances the indoor outdoor
 spaces in an integrated design;     connection.
 retains existing vegetation and     Although not retaining trees, the design proposes large
 natural shading where possible;     plantings throughout the site demonstrated by the proposal
                                     having more landscaping than that required by the zone
                                     code.
 incorporates                        The architecturally designed proposal has strategically
 passive building design to          placed openings, masonry walls and LOS to help with thermal
 reduce the need for auxiliary       comfort. Most units have a northern aspect and east facing
 heating and cooling;                POS and LOS to maximise the northern and eastern aspect
                                     of the western facing lot.
 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 the strategically located
 artificial light, and may include   opening and glazing on both levels.
 skylights, atriums and light
 wells;
 provides a minimum floor to         The design proposes 2.7m floor to ceiling heights allow for
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and   good room air circulation.
 enables efficient operation and      The design allows for medium density living and privacy to
 use of the building.                each of the dwellings, while also allowing for users to easily
                                     flow between the main living and bedroom levels.


4.7 Works Codes
Recor Engineers include preliminary earthworks, stormwater and traffic turning plans in accordance
with the relevant works codes. Stormwater is collected along the northern boundary and treatment
methods seek the removal of water contaminants of the building and driveways within an
underground rainwater tank.




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