1.3 ARCHITECTURE 1.3.3 DESIGN FOR LIVING Creative architectural forms, which are functional and Private open space GENERAL useful. Demarcations apply to front yards and between adjoining Economic viability for the duration of Hobsonville. Architectural character will in part be determined by functional Comfortable light and energy efficient homes through the private open spaces at ground level. Visual separations requirements of the housing types described in this application of passive solar design principles. should be constructed between adjoining balconies or document, rather than by exterior styles. An example is the terraces to separate upper level houses or apartments. Reduced environmental impact and running costs relation of house units to private open spaces, and to the through energy and water efficiency and the use street or other public space . Another is making the best use Private open spaces should be directly accessible from main of environmentally preferable materials. of the sun’s energy through passive solar design. Following living areas, and whether at ground floor or at upper levels are specific requirements affecting form and the appearance (balconies and verandahs), should be proportioned to Examples - orientation of living spaces to the north, the use of buildings, in context: comfortably accommodate outdoor living functions. of eaves and other external shading structures to avoid overheating, good insulation and applied mechanisms such Environmental as water tanks and solar collectors. Outdoor living areas should be partly covered for shade and response rain protection, preferably from the access doors outward. Good environmentally responsive design will generate – Environmental response Private open space 1 DESIGN GUIDELINES ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE pg. 14
1.3 ARCHITECTURE 1.3.3 DESIGN FOR LIVING GENERAL Architectural character will in part be determined by functional requirements of the housing types described in this document, rather than by exterior styles. An example is the relation of house units to private open spaces, and to the street or other public space . Another is making the best use of the sun’s energy through passive solar design. Following are specific requirements affecting form and the appearance of buildings, in context: Environmental response Good environmentally responsive design will generate – Creative architectural forms, which are functional and useful. Economic viability for the duration of Hobsonville. Comfortable light and energy efficient homes through the application of passive solar design principles. Reduced environmental impact and running costs through energy and water efficiency and the use of environmentally preferable materials. Examples - orientation of living spaces to the north, the use of eaves and other external shading structures to avoid overheating, good insulation and applied mechanisms such as water tanks and solar collectors. Private open space Demarcations apply to front yards and between adjoining private open spaces at ground level. Visual separations should be constructed between adjoining balconies or terraces to separate upper level houses or apartments. Private open spaces should be directly accessible from main living areas, and whether at ground floor or at upper levels (balconies and verandahs), should be proportioned to comfortably accommodate outdoor living functions. Outdoor living areas should be partly covered for shade and rain protection, preferably from the access doors outward. Environmental response Private open space 1 DESIGN GUIDELINES ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE pg. 14
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