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 4.4 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 on the ground floor a large centrally
 windows to make the most of         located courtyard which opens to the living spaces and to
 prevailing winds, natural           the rear landscaped open space which allows good flow
 ventilation, and cross breezes;     through ventilation.
 maximises shade to east and         Eaves and the upper floor act to shade walls and the design
 west walls;                         of the courtyard considers the privacy walls acts to shade
                                     that area.
 contains an open and                The central courtyard open to the living spaces and then
 permeable built form that           through to the rear LOS which creates an inside outside feel
 connects indoor and outdoor         to the living areas. The large upper level decks face north
 spaces in an integrated design;     and have external stair access directly from the central court
                                     yard.
 retains existing vegetation and     Although not proposing to retain trees, the design proposes
 natural shading where possible;     large plantings along the frontage of the site to allow for
                                     shading and a vegetated presentation to the street.
 incorporates                        The architecturally designed Dual occupancy has
 passive building design to          strategically placed openings, masonry walls and LOS to
 reduce the need for auxiliary       help with thermal comfort. The orientation (north/south)
 heating and cooling;                design of the living spaces is so it can easily be kept warm
                                     in winter and cool in summer
 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 central courtyard and
 artificial light, and may include   windows to the ground level.
 skylights, atriums and light
 wells;
 provides a minimum floor to         The design proposes a 3.3m floor to floor distance which
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and   will allow ceiling heights to meet this provision.
 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.




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