2019-06-11 P&E Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Environment Strategy

Strategy 3.2: Encourage incorporation of more sustainable building
		            elements

Target                                                        •   landscape design that retains endemic vegetation
                                                                  and maximises water permeability to provide for
By 2030, sustainable building outcomes are delivered              stormwater filtration and groundwater recharge
through regulation, education and showcasing best
                                                              •   renewable energy generation including photovoltaic
practice design.
                                                                  solar power
Noosa’s subtropical climate and relaxed living provides       •   sustainable building materials with low
opportunities for sustainable design outcomes that                environmental impact that are natural, durable,
are cost effective, resource efficient, comfortable and           reusable, recyclable or made from recyclable or
attractive. Many sustainable design outcomes also                 sustainably-sourced material
increase the resilience of building occupants to climate-
                                                              •   waste management that provides for ‘avoiding,
related stressors, such as extreme heat.
                                                                  reusing and recycling’ during demolition,
Many architectural elements in Noosa have developed               construction, operation and disposal
in response to the subtropical climate and have their         •   passive energy design that takes advantage of local
foundations in traditional Queenslander-style architecture.       climate to maintain a comfortable inside temperature
Modern interpretations have results in a distinctive              range, thus reducing energy use and reducing the
‘Noosa style’ which is both aesthetically appealing and           need for heating and cooling
responsive to the natural landscape and climate.
                                                              •   indoor environmental quality including airflow,
Exemplary designs use timber features, have thin or               natural light and views
fine edges, appear lightweight, adopt sustainable design      •   strong connection to the natural environment, linking
elements and do not dominate the landscape.                       inside with the outdoors

Sustainable building design elements include:                 •   native species in landscape design, including
                                                                  maximising retention of existing vegetation to
•    energy and water efficiency, including lighting,             provide for local biodiversity.
     electrical appliances, heat pumps, plus water tanks
     for gardens, toilets and laundry




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