RFI - Attachment 7 - Response to Sustainable Building Design Code · MCU22/0094

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            PERFORMANCE OUTCOME                          ACCEPTABLE OUTCOME                                                         RESPONSE
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                                                                                                               (i)      The building orientation ensures that windows
                                                                                                                        and doors maximise prevailing winds and create
                                                                                                                        cross ventilation.
                                                                                                               (ii)     Solar panels and whirly birds are provided on
                                                                                                                        the roof, taking advantage of the characteristics
                                                                                                                        of the sub-tropical climate.
                                                                                                               (iii)    Vegetation is positioned in and around the site
                                                                                                                        to create evolving shade and light.
                                                                                                               (iv)     Awnings have been strategically placed to filter
                                                                                                                        sunlight.
                                                                                                           For further details, please refer to Attachment 1 of the
                                                                                                           Information Request Response material - amended
                                                                                                           Architectural Plans.
Building design                               AO8.1                                                        Complies with PO8
PO8                                           Development provides a detailed assessment                   The proposed development has been designed and sited with
Development -                                 including supporting documents, demonstrating                consideration taken to the sub-tropical environment and
(a) orientates buildings and windows to       the means by which the design meets PO8.                     Schedule 6 – Sustainable Building Design of the Noosa Plan
    make the most of prevailing winds,                                                                     2020. The following aspects have been considered as part of
    natural ventilation and cross breezes;                                                                 the building design to ensure that the development
(b) maximises shade to east and west walls;                                                      ü         minimises reliance on unsustainable energy sources and can
(c) contains an open and permeable built                                                                   appropriately respond to the sub-tropical climate of Noosa:
    form that connects indoor and outdoor                                                                      (i)      Architectural elements and building features
    spaces in an integrated design;                                                                                     such as awnings, operable window and door
(d) retains existing vegetation and natural                                                                             positioning, balustrading, and screening.
    shading where possible;                                                                                    (ii)     Renewable energy methods such as rainwater
(e) incorporates passive building design to                                                                             tank and solar panels.