be constructed of non-reflective materials and finishes in tones which reduce distant visibility (e.g. darker colours on hill slopes, within vegetated areas and lighter Design buildings to incorporate principles of environmental sustainability: maximise energy efficiency with regard to solar access, heat loss, cross ventilation, and the thermal capacity of materials; and orient buildings to optimise thermal performance, utilise natural and protect solar access for future development. also to the Building Code of Australia, ResCode and Council’s Environmental Sustainability Policies. Avoid Buildings or structures that do not harmonise with the character of the surrounding environment. Large, bulky building masses/footprints that are conspicuous elements within the spacious setting of the site. Buildings or structures which require substantial vegetation removal. Bland, boxy, unarticulated building forms. Sheer, visually dominant elevations. Buildings that do not follow the natural contours of the site, and require excessive cut and fill. Buildings and structures that protrude above the dominant tree height of the vegetated (or proposed vegetated) backdrop. Mock historical housing, poorly proportioned, with excessive use of ‘reproduction’ or decorative detailing. Overuse of heavy looking materials such as masonry or brick detailing. Use of reflective building materials, such as zincalume, in visually exposed areas. The following palette provides a summary illustration of the external materials, colours and finishes that are considered to complement the natural setting of Nillumbik's Green Wedge Areas and those materials, colours and finishes that should be avoided.
be constructed of non-reflective materials and finishes in tones which reduce distant visibility (e.g. darker colours on hill slopes, within vegetated areas and lighter Design buildings to incorporate principles of environmental sustainability: maximise energy efficiency with regard to solar access, heat loss, cross ventilation, and the thermal capacity of materials; and orient buildings to optimise thermal performance, utilise natural and protect solar access for future development. also to the Building Code of Australia, ResCode and Council’s Environmental Sustainability Policies. Avoid Buildings or structures that do not harmonise with the character of the surrounding environment. Large, bulky building masses/footprints that are conspicuous elements within the spacious setting of the site. Buildings or structures which require substantial vegetation removal. Bland, boxy, unarticulated building forms. Sheer, visually dominant elevations. Buildings that do not follow the natural contours of the site, and require excessive cut and fill. Buildings and structures that protrude above the dominant tree height of the vegetated (or proposed vegetated) backdrop. Mock historical housing, poorly proportioned, with excessive use of ‘reproduction’ or decorative detailing. Overuse of heavy looking materials such as masonry or brick detailing. Use of reflective building materials, such as zincalume, in visually exposed areas. The following palette provides a summary illustration of the external materials, colours and finishes that are considered to complement the natural setting of Nillumbik's Green Wedge Areas and those materials, colours and finishes that should be avoided.