E1.06 Urban Ecology
E1.08 Waste
Section Summary
Section Summary
Reduce the impact of waste on the environment by trying to limit the amount of space taken up by landfill, reduce the significant amount of waste caused by the demolition and construction industries and encourage the development of innovative strategies to minimise waste.
Development should be planned and constructed in such a way that minimises the urban e ects on the surrounding environment (urban heat island, precipitation, etc.) as well as optimizing ecological activity.
Urban Ecology Considerations Checklist:
Waste Considerations Checklist:
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Consider materials that reduce the reflective power of surfaces in urban areas. Consider incorporating roof terraces and gardens where budget permits. These active landscapes can facilitate food production, gardening, communal zone, laundry drying areas etc. Integrate green spaces with indigenous planting to encourage biodiversity. Urban green spaces have wide reaching positive impacts on the health of individuals and communities near the green space.
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Minimise the generation of waste and encourage re-cycling during construction by achieving 85 per cent or more waste recycling. Consider materials that a made from recycled products. Consider selecting materials that can be recycled or repurposed at the end of building life. Provide on-site organic waste treatment. Create on site composting systems with compost supply benefitting any on-site community or residential gardens. Provide facilities for on-site recycling collection with independent waste streams.
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E1.07 Transport
E1.09 Energy
Section Summary
Section Summary
Reduce problems caused by motorised vehicles in particular: air pollution, CO2 exhaust, water pollution, victims of tra c accidents, noise, time loss in tra c-jams, use of space, loss of recreational space and fragmentation of nature, landscape and urban environments.
The proposal and appliance specification will aim to reduce heating and cooling needs through design and applied technology.
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Transport Considerations Checklist:
Our reduction in energy consumption will be achieved by employing the following design features: (a) Heat pumps for domestic hot water, heating, and cooling
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Walking, cycling and connections to public transport should be prioritised and promoted through the design.
(b) Induction cooktops (c) E cient appliances (d) High performance LED lighting with sensors and timers (e) Apartment kill switch
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Consider creating ‘limited car use neighbourhoods’
Increase car share alternatives by providing well located car share spaces/vehicles. Provide publicly available electric car charging stations where there is parking provided. Design car parks (on grade or basement) with the future provision for the spaces to be able to be adapted or repurposed for some other amenity ie community rooms, shared spaces, gardens, o ces etc. Create bicycle networks that create better connections to key neighbouring amenities and encourage residents to commute on bike.
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Natural Gas - There is to be no gas supply to any new development. If there are site or location issues that impact this item submit a proposal to HCA for approval. Hot Water Service – Electric Hot Water System – Refer FF+E Schedule.
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Note All HWS in Tasmania are to be located outside
Further incorporation of on-site power generation should also be considered. Solar energy - PV System – allow suitable roof space and structural capacity for a PV system and su cient internal space for the installation of a battery in all new housing – refer FF&E Schedule.
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Provide covered and secure bicycle storage.
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