Planning Report · OPW22/0140

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 large balconies extending from the open
 windows to make the most of         kitchen/living areas. All bedrooms include natural light and
 prevailing winds, natural           access to the balconies, while the orientation lets winter light
 ventilation, and cross breezes;
                                     in the living spaces and bedrooms. Importantly allows for
                                     cross breezes and natural ventilation.
 maximises shade to east and         Eaves and wide balcony overhangs are included to shade
 west walls;                         walls and windows.
 contains an open and                All dwellings have direct access to outdoor areas and large
 permeable built form that           balconies. The balconies connect to the living spaces to
 connects indoor and outdoor         provide BBQ and outdoor living opportunities.
 spaces in an integrated design;
 retains existing vegetation and     Although not proposing to retain trees on the sloping sites,
 natural shading where possible;     the design proposes large plantings along both frontages to
                                     allow for shading and a vegetated presentation to the street
                                     and the internal driveways.
 incorporates                        The design provides windows and large open areas to
 passive building design to          provide for passive cooling and natural breeze flow through
 reduce the need for auxiliary       the open plan design. Two out of the three bedrooms have 2
 heating and cooling;
                                     opening each, while the 1 bedroom has a large window over
                                     with a window garden to help cool the air and providing clean
                                     ventilation.
 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 byway of window and doors
 artificial light, and may include   to all levels.
 skylights, atriums and light
 wells;
 provides a minimum floor to         2.7m floor to ceiling heights are provided to all dwellings.
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and
 enables efficient operation and      The design allows for high density living and privacy to each
 use of the building.                of the units, while also allowing for users to easily flow
                                     between the main living and bedrooms.




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