Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 13/99)
Character Range: 380748–384018

reduce increased surface temperatures from large areas of paving.

The layout of proposed parking areas must be included in the Landscape Plan.
Garages and car ports will not be permitted forward of the building lines established along the frontage of individual blocks. All covered vehicle parking must be consistent in character with the architectural style of the main building, matching materials and finishes.

Plant and equipment
All mechanical plant and equipment (including air conditioning units) should be contained within buildings or located within service enclosures appropriately screened from street frontages.

Security
Perimeter security elements should be incorporated into streetscape or landscape design where possible. Perimeter security elements should be minimised, unobtrusive, and designed to relate to the surrounding context.
Security measures within site boundaries should complement the architecture and landscape design of the mission.

Signs, lighting and other structures
Flagpoles, wireless masts, signs, security fencing, flood lighting, special security lighting and other like elements may be permitted between the site boundary and building setback. Where proposed, such elements must be complementary to architectural and landscape design, and demonstrate a consistency in design detail such as colour, materials and quality.

Environmentally sustainable design
The NCA encourages environmentally sustainable design through the use of innovative technology, design and ongoing building operation. Development must seek to:

           reduce energy consumption, reduce total operating greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce peak demand through particular design measures such as appropriate building orientation, space allocation for solar panels, and shading to glazed surfaces

           improve water efficiency, reduce total operating potable water use, collect and reuse stormwater, use alternative water sources (such as greywater)

           provide a healthy indoor environment including the provisions of fresh air, cross ventilation and natural daylight, reduce reliance on mechanical heating, ventilation, lighting and cooling

           minimise noise levels and noise transfer within and between buildings and associated external areas

           incorporate the use of water sensitive urban design, including stormwater collection and reuse.

As a minimum:
Development should incorporate passive solar design to optimise heat storage in winter and reduce heat transfer in summer. Potential design options include the use of smart glass or other technologies (particularly on north and west elevations), maximising thermal mass in the floors and walls of north facing rooms, overhangs and shading devices such as awnings, blinds and screens.
Operable screening such as louvres, sliding, folding or retractable elements should be designed to provide shade and protection from natural elements. Operable screening elements must be integrated with building design.
Building design must incorporate shading and glare control, particularly to manage sun penetration in warmer months. Design features could include:

           balconies or sun shading that extend far enough to shade summer sun, but allow winter sun