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Ecologically Sustainable Development

1. Your Site 41.1 Orientation 51.2 Building Envelope 5

1.2.1 Building Envelope Plan 51.2.2 Building Height 51.2.3 Setback 61.2.4 Private Open Space 61.2.5 Privacy 7

1.3 Carparking, Driveways and Paving 81.4 Storage, Sheds and other Structures (excluding pergolas) 91.5 Services 101.6 Fencing 111.7 Signs, Letterboxes & Hoardings 12

2. Slope and Retaining Walls 132.1 Excavation and Filling of Land 132.2 Retaining Walls 13

3. Landscape 143.1 Design Approach 143.2 Planting Selection 143.3 Street-facing and Front Gardens 153.4 Irrigation Type and Extent 153.5 Water Features 153.6 Garden Pest Control 15

4. Stormwater 16

5. Building Appearance 175.1 Built Form 175.2 Colours and Textures 17

6. Sustainability 196.1 Orientation and Winter Solar Gain 196.2 Glazing of Windows & Doors 206.3 Shading of Glazing 216.4 Shading of External Living Areas 236.5 Ventilation, Sealing & Zoning 24

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6.6.1 Floors 256.6.2 Walls 266.6.3 Roofs 276.6.4 Hot Water Service 27

6.7 Building materials 276.7.1 Plantation Timber 276.7.2 Chemical Treatment 28

6.8 Embodied Emissions 286.9 Appliances 29

6.9.1 Water Heating 296.9.2 Space Cooling & Heating 296.9.3 Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Appliances 306.9.4 Clothes Drying 306.9.5 Lighting 30

6.10 Renewable Energy Systems 316.11 Water 316.12 Solid Waste Management: Domestic Waste 316.13 Toxicity 32

7. The Approval Procedure 33

8. General Requirements 37

AppendicesAppendix A: Plant Species List, Pest Control & Environmental WeedsAppendix B: Built FormAppendix C: VOCs

The developers of Beyond Today have laid the foundation for an extraordinaryplace to live and to prosper. Wishing for “a place where we would like to live”has become reality: for expanding opportunities for prosperity, creativity,improving wellbeing and sustainability beyond today.

These ‘Development Guidelines’ ensure protection and continuation of the originalvision and objectives, by setting out clear steps to follow as you develop yourhome site. Your neighbour’s home, like yours, will be built sensitively, ensuring youmaximum access to winter sun benefits, views, and outlooks into parks.

It’s possible to improve the energy efficiency of your home even beyond therequirements of these guidelines. You’ll find many recommendations for energy-efficient options that can benefit you even further, and which, like therequirements, will mean added comfort with reduced power use over the life ofyour house.

The Development Guidelines of Beyond Today are about creating the idealresidential development, one that gets better with age, betters your investment,and one that will undoubtedly be the most stunning in which to live along theSouth Coast.

If you have any questions about the guidelines we would be happy to help: just contact us at [email protected], or phone (08) 8554 2226.

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Beyond Today homes will be visually interesting, well articulated and finelydetailed. They will incorporate a mix of solid and light weight elements, andintegrate with the well-planned streetscapes which offer plenty of summer shade,colour and atmosphere, designed for walk-ability and livability.

Building design and character are important to the overall living experience ofBeyond Today, with every home presenting a coastal, contemporary architecturalcharacter, responsive to local climate, using locally sourced natural materials andreflecting the colours and textures of the locality.

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Beyond Today values long lasting development that minimises impact onsurrounding areas and ensures a sense of place and belonging.

The living experience of Sustainable design is the pleasure of more ambientindoor-outdoor connection, winter solar gain, natural light, courtyard living,healthy indoor living environments, and outlook. Lower running costs resultfrom reduced dependence on energy consumption and very little or no needfor artificial heating and cooling. Water is collected, recycled and used moreefficiently.

Homes are designed with primary consideration to orientation, shading andwindow and door placement to increase the benefits of winter sun warmth andlight, and healthy cross ventilation.

The Guideline Requirements are set out to ensure that each home is well built,long lasting, and will improve in value while costing less to live in. Importantly,therefore, housing designs must comply with the requirements, and there isencouragement to go beyond!

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1.1 ORIENTATION Orientation is one of the most important aspects of making your home energy-efficient, light filled, and naturally comfortable through every season. It positionseach home on its site to take best advantage of sun and slope for warmth inwinter, shading and breezes in summer, natural light year round, and views to sky,land, gardens, and outdoor spaces. Orientation ensures northern winter sunlightaccess to daytime living areas and southern light access to bedrooms. Windowsto the east and west are to be minimised, and north, east and west facing windowsare to be shaded from direct sunlight from late spring through to early autumn.

Requirements• Living rooms, kitchen/dining/family rooms and studies should be oriented to

the north and facing open space in order to have access to daylight throughout the year.

• Private open space should have a northerly aspect and the main area should have direct access from the internal living areas of the associated dwelling.

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1.2 BUILDING ENVELOPE 1.2.1 BUILDING ENVELOPE PLAN

A Building Envelope Plan has been produced for each allotment to definesetbacks and building heights. The Plan defines the area in which a dwelling maybe sited, with regard for adjacent allotments and the relationships betweenbuildings, open space and solar access.

The Building Envelope Plan includes the following elements:• Siting and orientation.• Building setbacks, relative to buildings heights.• Location of private open space / courtyards.• Sections of sites in which Ground floor Living areas will be sited.• Garage / carport locations.• Driveway locations and widths.• Special fencing requirements.• Location of upper level.

1.2.2 BUILDING HEIGHT

Every home will be free from overshadowing by neighbouring buildings, so thatall northern facing windows will receive maximum winter sun warmth and light.

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• Walls on southern boundaries will be restricted to a maximum height of 2.7 metres measured at any point on their length above natural ground level (See Envelopes).

• To ensure solar access buildings will not exceed heights that could cause mid-winter overshadowing of neighbouring properties/dwellings to the south.

1.2.3 SETBACK

Setback is important for lifestyle benefits such as:- privacy, both visual and acoustic;- streetscape, by positioning buildings well in relationship to each other- efficient use of each site- good solar orientation

Requirements• Dwellings and associated buildings including garages, carports and

verandahs will be set back from all boundaries in accordance with the Building Envelope Plan (Refer to Building Envelope Plan).

• Garages will be setback a minimum 1m from the dwelling frontage.

1.2.4 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Private Open Space refers to outdoor living areas, positioned ideally to offer the greatestbenefits to overall living experience. Their area and location takes into account: - Access to the sun’s warmth in winter and cooling breezes in summer- Being adjacent to main internal living areas- Minimising overlooking from adjacent buildings- Minimising acoustic impact to bedrooms and neighbours- Allotment size- Potential number of occupants

Requirements• Provide a minimum of 4 metres x 6 metres of private open space, with one

area that is directly accessible from an internal living area of the dwelling.• Private open space should be at the north face of living areas.• Private open space areas are to be located and screened to minimise

acoustic effect to bedroom windows on adjoining sites.

1.2.5 PRIVACY

Privacy is valued and respected. Each allotment’s provision for the location ofbuildings and private open space set out in its Building Envelope Plan considersprotection of privacy. Good building design and landscape design can contributefurther to ensure the privacy desirable for relaxed living.

RequirementsPrivacy considerations include:- Minimising direct overlooking from upper level windows and balconies to the

private open space and internal living areas of adjacent dwellings;- Use of permanent screening devices, sill heights and landscaping to

protect privacy.

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1.3 CARPARKING, DRIVEWAYS AND PAVINGStreetscape interest and character is influenced by the look of car parking,driveways and paving, and it is desirable to avoid their visual dominance.Their positions and layout are described for each allotment in the BuildingEnvelope Plan and their design and colour can add to streetscape attractivenessby complementing the architecture of the dwelling.

Requirements• Commercial or recreational vehicles such as boats, caravans or trailers

are to be parked behind the street front building line and screened from the street.

• Comply with driveway positions as depicted on the Building Envelope Plan.• Paving in public view including crossovers is to complement the paving of

public footpaths, and be of colours matching the range of paving bricks produced by “B Smart”. [Note: the “embodied Emissions issue (6.8) will be satisfied if “B Smart” bricks are used].

• Driveways will have a maximum width of 4 metres at the site boundary, except Lots 6 – 16, and 41 – 50, where the width will be 6 metres (to accommodate 2 cars).

• Allotments with frontage to a road with a reserve width of 15 metres or morewill not pave more than 50% of the private open space between the front boundary and the dwelling.

• Footpath and driveway paving layouts are to be provided in application documents, and are to be constructed prior to occupation of the dwelling.

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1.4 STORAGE, SHEDS AND OTHER STRUCTURES (excluding pergolas)

These structures can be integrated into the total home and site design forlong-term value adding.

Requirements• Storage buildings, Sheds and other structures (not including pergolas):

- are to be located within the building envelope - where not constructed from the same materials as the dwelling or as part

of the main dwelling (e.g. as a separate enclosure within the garage), are not to be visible from any public space. Note: the use of appropriate screening fencing or walls can assist in meeting this requirement. Where screening is used to meet the above requirements, it will be constructed from materials and colours to match the dwelling, and/or to suit its architecture.

- are to be no greater than the Maximum permitted size of 10 m2 & 2.1m height.- are to be set 1 m from boundaries - only one such structure is permitted.

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1.5 SERVICESRequirements• Services and equipment such as rubbish bins, tanks, plumbing, clothes lines,

air-conditioners, pumps, hot water tanks, satellite dishes & other equipment, not including TV antennae, solar collectors, and wind turbines, are to be concealed from public view, and incorporated into the building design (or able to be appropriately accommodated in the future).

• Any screening devices will be designed and constructed using materials that complement the building materials and colours within the colour range of theassociated building.

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1.6 FENCINGThe open character of Beyond Today is a much valued asset. Fencing describedbelow and in the Building Envelope Plan gives primary consideration to thisaspect of the development. “Rural Style” fences and “green” boundaries arepreferred between homes and at frontages to reserves.

Requirements• Fences will not be erected on the site except in accordance with these

guidelines and the Building Envelope Plan or located within the designated Building Envelope.

• Fencing and screening may be erected to create privacy. Such fencing and screening will be of a style that matches the materials, colour palette, and architectural style of the house; to a maximum height of 1800mm above finished ground level or include semi transparent devices or panels above that height. All timber must be planed all round and finished as natural, oiled or painted.

• “Rural” Style fences will comprise:- Plantation grown 120mm x 120mm timber posts - Plantation grown 120mm wide x 60m deep top and bottom rails for 900mm

high fences, together with middle rails for taller fences.- Unpainted galvanized rigid wire mesh 150mm wide x 100mm deep profile

for panels.

• Permapine and other toxic coated or impregnated materials are not to be used• Climbers and shrubs grown as hedges at 900mm high fences are to be

maintained at the same height as the fence.• Gates are to be built no higher than fence height and to be constructed in a

plantation grown timber or perforated metal to suit the architectural style of the house.

• Allotments with a northern street frontage may be fenced or screened between the building and the northern boundary in order to create private open space, in a manner that avoids creating any sense of “enclosing the street or public spaces”.

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- Any northern boundary street frontage fence will be articulated in order toprovide for landscaping on the street side with a minimum width of 1 metre, for a minimum of 40% of the length of the fence, inclusive of any pedestrian access gate. Driveways will remain open. (As pictured below)

- Side boundaries between building set back line and the front alignment (boundary) of these allotments may be fenced. Such boundary fences between non driveway boundaries may be built to the same height as the “front fence”; and on driveway boundaries they are to be a maximum height of 900mm above natural ground level, and are to be built with materials that complement or match those of the houses, or to be of planted hedges, where the species are to be selected from the list in Appendix A.

1.7 SIGNS, LETTERBOXES & HOARDINGSRequirements• Letterboxes and signs are to reflect the intent for a contemporary and

natural character of the development• Signs and hoardings are to be a maximum of 600mm x 420 mm with the top

of the device being no higher than 1.5m above natural ground.

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Slope and retaining wall requirements are designed to preserve the naturalrelationship of built environments with the land.

2.1 EXCAVATION AND FILLING OF LANDRequirements• Excavation and filling of land will be limited to a maximum of 500mm above

or 500mm below existing ground level over the whole of the site.

2.2 RETAINING WALLSRequirements• Retaining walls will only be allowed where essential to accommodate

changes in level.• Retaining walls will be constructed using plantation or recycled hardwood

timber, masonry or locally sourced stone to complement the materials and the design of the dwelling

• Retaining walls will be a maximum height of 1.0m

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3.1 DESIGN APPROACHThe coastal, botanical theme of Beyond Today calls for predominant use ofindigenous species in landscaping, with encouragement to select low-water-demand plants to assist resource conservation. Deciduous and evergreen treescarefully selected and positioned, can also offer benefits of summer shade andwinter solar gain.

Streetscape amenity and quality of architecture can be enhanced by landscaping.

3.2 PLANTING SELECTIONRequirements• Plants are to be selected from the species list in Appendix A• Planting in areas to the north of buildings is to be selected with regard to the

effects of overshadowing. • To ensure mid-winter solar access to buildings Evergreens will not exceed

heights that could cause overshadowing. See diagram below.• Lawn areas are not encouraged. However where permitted lawns must be

drought resistant and not to exceed 50% of the garden space left after building and paving.

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3.3 STREET-FACING GARDENSRequirements• Where a building is to be set back 6m or more from a street boundary, the

street-facing garden is to include at least three trees:- two trees with maximum growth height of 4m, - one tree with maximum growth height of 10m,

together with shrubs and groundcovers that assist in creating dimensional relief and sculpture.

3.4 IRRIGATION TYPE AND EXTENTWater is recognised as a precious resource, and this section seeks to minimiseits waste.

Note that irrigation water comes from your on site tank, then from SA Water.

Requirements• Irrigation is restricted to subsurface drip irrigation and surface heavy flow

drip irrigation and “heavy stream” pop-up sprinklers/wobblers for lawn areas, all installed to manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Provide and maintain a suitable timer on all garden irrigation systems.

3.5 WATER FEATURESRequirements• Water features will be designed and positioned to minimise evaporation, and

use rainwater.

3.6 GARDEN PEST CONTROLBiological pest control measures are readily available, easy to use, and effectivein residential gardens without any risk of air, water or soil contamination. Refer toAppendix A for more information.

Requirements• Biological pest control measures, for example introducing predator-type

bugs, will be used instead of poisonous chemicals.

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All rainwater runoff on Beyond Today land is diverted by surface swales orunderground pipes to collection areas, including ponds and the wetlands.

Requirements• Stormwater surplus to tank storage is to be directed to an approved soakage

on site. Any overflow from this soakage is to be directed to the street water table or public open space by underground pipe or surface swale.

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Architectural expression is to be responsive to the local climate and ofcontemporary design, incorporating use of skillion roofs, large overhangsand articulation enhanced by deep recesses, canopies and modulation ofvolumes. This requires a combination of textures and colours preferablydrawn from the natural environment, and the use of a diversity of finishesand materials.

5.1 BUILT FORMAs an aid to developing building designs a gallery of photographs is located inAppendix B. The photographs are selected to stimulate design thinking. This isnot a “required built form specification”; you are not obliged to mimic the stylesdepicted, however they serve to define the Development Style.

Requirement• Architectural expression that mimics historic styles is to be avoided.

5.2 COLOURS AND TEXTURESBuilding materials and colours are to be selected from the colour “palette” ofindigenous plant species and local stone.

The arrangement of materials and colours will use earthy and predominant plantcolours in large surfaces, and brighter colours for smaller areas of facade toprovide definition. In their combinations, the arrangements will produceinteresting and diverse variations in the character and look of each building,while fostering consistency within the whole development.

Requirements• The use of 2 or 3 different external facade materials/colours where the

building is visible to the public realm will contribute to the desired building character. Therefore the ‘monolithic’ use of a single material externally will be avoided.- A combination of painted and coloured rendered surfaces, natural

materials and metal finishes is encouraged to produce variety and visual interest to the built form. Natural materials can be selected from face concrete block work, natural stone, rammed earth, pigmented or natural cement render, dressed timber.

- Colours are to be selected from the non-flowering parts of the natural vegetation (eg trunks, foliage, grasses) and are to reflect the natural local landscape.

• The use of brighter colours, selected from flowering parts of indigenous plant species, is encouraged as feature definition, and will constitute no more than 30% of the facade. This may include Special entry fascias and other similar features

• Dark coloured roofing will not be permitted (heat gain).

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Specialist finishes • Specialist finishes such as aluminium, stainless steel, copper or similar

materials may be used if deemed to be of merit and only if in small quantitiesor as required for resisting corrosion.

• Main entry door security screens will not include standard aluminium proprietary units. Natural finish stainless steel mesh, or coloured perforated flat steel sheet doors are accepted.

Garage Doors • Garage doors are to be panel lift, tilt-up, sliding or hinged panels, clad with

materials such as stained or natural timber, flat perforated or mini-orb type metal profiles (which can be coloured or galvanised finishes), and with the option of glass or polycarbonate inserts to provide a level of interest.

Window Shutters and screens• Shutters will be selected from louvred, slatted or sheet timber, or metal

profiles similar to garage doors. Use of flexible shades is encouraged.

Windows/doors• Window and door frame types will be selected from stained, painted or

natural timber; and composite aluminium/timber systems.

Gutters, Fascias, Downpipes• Gutters are to be half-round, or similar; downpipes to be tubular.

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Beyond Today’s design strategies are based on Sustainability principles.There are simple, practical ways to make buildings energy efficient, requiringlittle or no artificial heating or cooling assistance. Sustainability Guidelinesexplain how to provide healthy, cooling natural ventilation to all rooms;how to conserve water and power; and choices for healthiest, most durablematerials.

6.1 ORIENTATION AND WINTER SOLAR GAINOrientation of living areasThe greatest winter solar benefit needs to be focussed on daytime living areas,including Family, Kitchen, Living, Dining, Study, Courtyards.

Requirements• Northern building faces with access to winter sun must be occupied by living

areas, not sleeping and service spaces, and open to outdoor living spaces.

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6.2 GLAZING OF WINDOWS & DOORS Windows (and doors) provide the important benefits of access to light, heat, airand views. Maximising benefit depends on orientation, shading, size, quality, andthe area of glass relative to both the floor area and solid wall area.

Walls that do not have exposure to winter sun should have less glazing. Glass is apoor thermal insulator. Double-glazing and similarly functioning glasses increasethe insulating capability. However, even double-glazing is only 1/10th of theinsulation levels that are required for walls. Windows are very important forlivability, offering light, views and spatial sense, providing relationship of indoorto outdoor and between internal spaces. Windows to the north provide crucialthermal benefit in winter.

Beyond Today is committed to the provision of housing that comfortably supportslifestyle choices along with minimising energy and water consumption. Windowsthat are well placed add to positive living experience. Because they contribute tointernal heat loss in winter and unwanted heat gain in summer, it is highlyrecommended to install insulated internal curtains and pelmets.

Requirements• Use double glazing and/or glazing to a minimum “R” value of ·25 to all but

service areas (bathrooms and Laundries etc.).• Northern facing glazing to internal living areas is to be mounted at floor

level, preferably arranged floor to ceiling, and to occupy approximately 50 - 70% of the width of northern wall faces where winter solar gain is available. Windows to the other elevations (southern, eastern, and western faces) will be minimised and are only allowable if specifically to provide light, views andventilation.

Recommendations• Provision is to be made for installation of thermal quality curtains and

pelmets on all windows.

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6.3 SHADING OF GLAZING Internal comfort during warmer months requires that windows facing North, Eastand West are effectively shaded.

The diagrams following, explain how glass is to be properly shaded to protectinternal living spaces from hot summer solar radiation, while enabling maximumsolar gain in winter months.

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Optimum overhang accomodates sun angle of approximately 68º.

North Facing Windows:Since the sun moves higher across the sky in summer, effective shade fornorthern facing windows can be gained from eaves, covered pergolas, or verticalscreens (shutters or blinds) external to the windows.

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East / West Facing Windows:Windows facing east or west are to be shaded from summer sun from sunrise tosunset using vertical devices such as blinds, shutters or awnings, or by acombination of vertical and horizontal shades.

Techniques such as external shutters, to shade glazing

Requirements• Direct solar radiation is to be prevented from striking glazing from November

to February inclusive, from sunrise to sunset.

6.4 SHADING OF EXTERNAL LIVING AREASPaving can store and/or reflect solar radiation onto walls and windows. This isdesirable in winter, but in summer adds considerably to undesirable heat loads.Shading these outdoor living spaces will add to their livability.

Requirements• Provide removable external shade (for summer) that allows winter sun

penetration, including flexible shades, fixed slatted pergolas and deciduous vegetation.

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6.5 VENTILATION, SEALING & ZONING Good air movement through internal living spaces during summer will allow thepurging of pent up heat. Cross-flow ventilation provides healthy internalconditions and natural cooling from summer breezes.

Zoning of spaces (by incorporating doors between internal ‘zones’) provides formaximum winter warmth through division of living spaces, which reduces theareas to be heated.

If external and internal walls are well insulated, adequate sealing will lesseninternal temperature variation.

Ventilation:Requirements• Provide significant cross-flow ventilation throughout the dwelling.• Provide ventilation from ceiling level upwards through the roof to the outside,

and / or through high and low level windows.

Sealing:Requirements• All window and door openings, both external and internal between zones, are

to be fitted with fully sealing devices at all meeting faces.• All vents are to be sealable.

Zone separation in dwellings:Requirements• Provide thermal separation of living areas from sleeping areas.• Locate stairwells separately from the living areas to thermally isolate the two

levels from one another.

Recommendation• Major entrances could be isolated from living areas by doorways to provide

air locks.

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6.6 CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS Sustainable development construction systems include common senseapproaches to living comfortably year round reducing reliance on artificial heatingor cooling; with energy saving techniques used in construction; reduced wasteoutput; and careful selection of materials.

Temperature fluctuations caused by the flow of heat to and from the interiorspaces of a home can be uncomfortable, and can lead to over-use of artificial andcostly air-conditioning. Sustainable construction systems use high thermal massfloors and high thermal mass walls to reduce temperature fluctuations withininternal spaces.

Careful selection of materials and systems can create healthy home environmentsby minimising toxic out gassing (release of toxins as gas), and reduce thegreenhouse gas emissions and water use associated with production.

6.6.1 FLOORS

Solid (concrete) floors in contact with the earth act to absorb heat from internalspaces or other heat sources (for example: solar radiation in winter). This heat isreleased to the enclosed and sealed internal spaces in winter as heating, andreleased to the atmosphere in summer to assist cooling.

Requirement• All floors at ground level are to be Concrete “slabs on ground”.

Recommendation• Suspended floors to upper storeys could be of solid concrete construction.

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6.6.2 WALLS

The advantages of “thermal mass”: Solid masonry walls have the capacity to absorb and retain heat. They have“thermal mass”. In summer this capability enables the walls to absorb heat fromrooms, maintaining lower temperatures during the day. At night, the heat that hasbeen absorbed by the thermal mass material during daytime can be released intothe cool night air through ventilation. In winter heat generated inside (from thesun or other heat sources) is stored and released to internal spaces in theevening, reducing the need for extensive ongoing artificial heating.

The thermal mass of external masonry walls performs most effectively if aninsulated timber framed wall is built around their perimeter, as the effectivenessof the thermal mass is maximised. Walls with these characteristics are commonlyknown as “Reverse Brick Veneer”.

Requirements• External timber wall frames are to contain bulk insulation to a minimum value

of R2.5, in addition to sarking foils.

RecommendationsWalls on concrete slabs:• External walls could be composite construction.

- The external “leaf” with the minimum R2.5 insulation, or be separated fromthe internal “masonry leaf” by a minimum of the R2.5 insulation value.

- The internal “leaf” of a mass material of the equivalent to 90 mm thicknessand a minimum of 2000kg/m3 density (concrete block or similar).

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• All internal walls could be of a mass material equivalent to 90 mm thickness and a minimum of 2000kg/m3 density (concrete block or similar).

• Walls separating spaces within wet areas (for example WC from bathroom) could be constructed using an insulated timber frame.

6.6.3 ROOF INSULATION

Insulated roofs (i.e. fitted with reflective foils and with bulk or proven similarlyacting insulating products) will reduce the impact of high levels of solar radiationand other heat gain and heat loss.

Requirements• All roof spaces are to be insulated to an R4 rating in addition to the fitting of

foil reflective sheets at the underside of roofing purlins.• No penetration of insulation is to occur in installation of light fittings

Recommendation• Foils that are of laminated form enclosing cellular plastic layer(s), which add

to the thermal resistance (R value) of the composite “ceiling to roof” area could be fitted.

6.6.4 HOT WATER PIPE INSULATION

Delivery of heated water to outlets needs to be protected from significant heatloss by insulation around all hot water pipes.

Requirements• All hot water pipes are to be insulated, with minimum insulation wrap of 19

millimetres thick.

6.7 BUILDING MATERIALS Selection of building materials relies on knowledge and understanding of theirimmediate and long-term environmental impact. This section is designed to makeselection according to:

- Life cycle assessment of selected materials and processes, including embodied energy and maintenance.

- Minimisation of use of non-renewable resources.- Maximisation of use of renewable and/or recyclable materials and components.- Considerations regarding toxicity, off-gassing and indoor air quality.

It is possible to source appropriate materials through Ecospecifier.

6.7.1 PLANTATION TIMBER

Requirement• Rainforest and old growth timbers will not be used. Use only timbers that

are supplied from local sustainable plantation sources or locally sourced recycled timber.

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6.7.2 CHEMICAL TREATMENT

Toxicity from chemicals used in the construction process needs to be minimised, andon that basis some are deemed totally inappropriate for use due to their high toxicity.

Requirements• CCA treated pine, and other such chemically treated materials will not be used.• Use only mechanical or other non-toxic pest exclusion systems.

Recommendations• PVC materials ought not be used (this includes all plumbing in ground pipes,

and vinyl floor coverings, window frames and shutters.)

6.8 EMBODIED EMISSIONS (Emissions caused in production and transportation of materials)

Production and transport of all materials that make up a house require energy,which can be traced through their production chain, from producing anddelivering and incorporating their ‘ingredients’, to actual production processesand then their delivery onsite. Such energy, if not provided by renewablesources, creates unwanted emissions. A sum of all the emissions from all theenergy inputs is called “Embodied Emissions”.

Choosing building materials that are suitable for their energy saving andweathering performance and that are preferable for their low embodied emissionsis a balancing act. For example concrete blocks perform all the relevant functionsas well as fired clay bricks but comprise lower embodied emissions; timberframing is similarly lower than steel framing; timber windows and doors lowerthan aluminium and lightweight metal roof sheeting lower than tiles.

RequirementsChoose building materials that measure lower in embodied emissions bycomplying with the following criteria: • Concrete to be that which uses local recycled material for aggregate.• Window and door frames will be constructed from timber; where aluminium

is required, it is to be selected from that produced using Renewable Energy.• Masonry wall materials will only be of recycled brick, stone, concrete block,

rammed earth or other low cementitious concrete bases (weak slurry, low fly ash or similar).

• Roofs to be constructed from metal sheet on timber frame. Steel framing may be used for major spans, or if demonstrated to be produced from recycled steel. Avoid thermal bridging by use of timber framing or insulating separators.

• Wall frame systems are to be constructed using timber. Allowance for use of steel framing will be considered in specialist concrete filled systems, or if demonstrated to be produced from recycled steel. If using (recycled) steel studs in exterior walls, special detailing is required to avoid thermal bridging and to avoid condensation. Thermal bridging occurs wherever steel spans from the inside to the outside of the building envelope (steel is over 400 times more conductive of heat than wood).

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6.9 APPLIANCES & WATER HEATINGEnergy efficiency and consumption issues include the use of energy efficientequipment, appliances and processes to ensure minimal energy use for cooling insummer, for heating in winter, for lighting and ventilation, & minimal waterconsumption.

To minimise contribution to greenhouse gas generation (climate change) andexcessive water use, these guidelines make clear which appliances should beinstalled in all buildings.

6.9.1 WATER HEATING

More than 30% of energy used in average households is devoted to provision ofhot water.

Requirements• The highest efficiency solar hot water systems are to be used. • Where the distance between the hot water service and an outlet is greater

than 15m, install devices that reduce water loss from delays on hot water supply to outlets caused by the distance of the outline from the HWS

6.9.2 SPACE COOLING & HEATING

The need for mechanical heating and cooling should be greatly minimised bycomplying with the totality of Beyond Today guideline requirements. However, ifany mechanical heating or cooling systems are installed, they should be selectedon the basis of highest available level of energy efficiency.

Fireplaces need to be efficient, to reduce fuel intake, and also because smokegenerated from inefficient fireplaces – open fires and single burning only fireboxes – is toxic. Fireboxes that “burn the smoke” before it is emitted reduce theproportion of this toxicity.

Requirements• Ceiling fans are to be fitted in all habitable rooms, and such habitable rooms

are to have a minimum ceiling height of 2.7m above floor level for a minimum of 2/3 of that room.

• If “Mechanical” heating and cooling systems are installed they will target only critical living spaces, which will be zoned to reduce demand and therefore maximise efficiency, and to be selected from the following.

Heating systems: - Gas and solar hydronic in floor; ducted gas fired heating systems and 6

star heat pump systems.- Wood-burning fires that are fully enclosed and “triple burn”.

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Cooling systems:- Ducted evaporative cooling system with the cooler located in

shade (not on the roof).- 6 star heat pump systems.- Where large and less efficient systems are used, the excess demand on

power is to be matched by the provision of additional photo voltaic renewable power generation.

6.9.3 KITCHEN, LAUNDRY & BATHROOM APPLIANCES

Highest efficiency appliances, whether fitted or loose, should be selected.

Requirements• All appliances installed by the builder will be of minimum “5 star” level for

efficient energy, and “4 star” for water use.• All cooking appliances are to use gas as the primary energy source. Electrical

appliances are not to be used unless demand for gas free internal environments on health grounds is demonstrated, or a minimum of 1Kw of renewable energy, additional to requirements of these Guidelines, is generated on the site.

Recommendations• All appliances are to be purchased at the highest possible level of

energy efficiency.

6.9.4 CLOTHES DRYING

Requirements• Provision of suitably sized external clothes-drying facility to enable clothes to

be dried without the use of mechanical drying, and in an area that is screened from public view.

6.9.5 LIGHTING

Provision for natural lighting needs to be supported by well placed, energy-efficient artificial lighting. Consult a lighting specialist to obtain currentinformation about longest life lowest running cost lights. Some halogen typelighting is very inefficient and to be avoided.

Requirements• Install only energy efficient lighting in every room. Fittings incorporating

compact fluorescent, T5 fluorescent and LED lamps, are suitable.• Rooms and spaces without direct access to daylight through windows should

be fitted with tube based skylights or roof lights. If roof lights larger than 250 mm diameter are used they will be fitted with double glazing and operable sunshades.

• No penetration of insulation is to occur in installation of light fittings.

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6.10 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS The installation of any renewable energy supply system, such as photo voltaic(PV) panels, will provide electricity that is free of greenhouse gas emissions.

Requirements• Generate energy from “renewable” sources using systems with a minimum

capacity of 1.0 Kw.• Allowance is to be made for sufficient and appropriately orientated roof area

for the location of solar collection devices.

Recommendation• Install a smart metering system.

6.11 WATERPotable (Mains Supplied) Water Demand ReductionCollecting and using rainwater and using it for irrigation, in hot water systems andtoilet flushing is achievable for all homes. Efficient appliances and fittings (e.g. taps)and “low water use landscape” design will further minimise water consumption.

Requirements• Collect rainwater from a minimum 80% of the roof area and store in

minimum10,000 litre tank(s), and use throughout the home.• “Mains” Water can be connected to the home, as back-up either via the

tank, using a float switch and valve combination connected to SA Water ensuring retention of 10% of full capacity; or direct by using a device that switches connection from tank to Mains when the tank is empty.

• All rainwater tanks are to be fitted with a "first flush system", and water for consumption may require filtering and treatment.

• Provide minimum AAAA dual flush toilets and AAA showerheads, and appliances, including dishwashers and washing machines where installed.

Recommendations• Rainwater tanks can be connected to kitchen sinks providing appropriate

treatment for drinking water supply is installed.

6.12 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: DOMESTIC WASTEDomestic waste RecyclingRecycling of solid waste will reduce additions to landfill and the depletion of non-renewable resources.

Requirements• Provide separated waste storage facilities within, or adjacent to, kitchens for

internal waste sorting and in external service areas for waste bin storage. Such areas are to have adequate access to the street, screened from public view, and be indicated on all plans.

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6.13 TOXICITYPest ExclusionPest exclusion (particularly termites) is required and will be mechanical or non-toxic.

Chemical TreatmentToxicity from chemicals used in the construction process needs to be minimised,and materials in which toxicity levels are extremely high must be completelyavoided.

Requirements• CCA treated pine, and other such chemically treated materials will not be used.

Recommendation• It is better to use PE materials rather than PVC for plumbing.

Low off-gassing coatings and materialsBuilding interiors finished with materials and paints with low pollution emittinglevels support healthier internal household conditions. Emissions are measured ingrams of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) per litre finish or material.

Requirements• All interior coatings will have a maximum of 16 grams per litre of VOCs,

except for gloss, interior latex undercoat and sealer, which will be of a maximum of 75 grams per litre of VOCs.

• All internal coatings are to comply with Australian Environmental Labelling Association (AELA) standard No: AELA 23-2005 “Architectural and ProtectiveCoatings”. (See Appendix C)

• All “particle board” type materials are to be of EO standard (0.5mg/L).• Any toxic coated or impregnated materials are not to be used.

The Beyond Design Review Committee (BDRC) has been established for thepurpose of reviewing and assessing development.

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7.1 APPROVAL OF THE BDRC IS REQUIRED

7.1.1 THE MEMORANDUM OF ENCUMBRANCE REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF THE BDRC FOR ANY BUILDING WORKS(AS DEFINED BELOW) TO BE ERECTED ON AN ALLOTMENT.

This approval is additional to any statutory planning or building approval requiredby the Council or any other statutory authority. It is recommended therefore thatthe approval of the BDRC be obtained prior to lodgement of any application withthe Council or other relevant authority.

7.1.2 BDRC MAY ALLOW (BUT IS NOT REQUIRED TO ALLOW) VARIATIONS TO THESE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ON THEBASIS OF ARCHITECTURAL AND URBAN DESIGN MERIT AS DETERMINED IN ITS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION.

7.1.3 THE APPROVAL OF THE BDRC IS ADDITIONAL TO AND NOT IN SUBSTITUTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATUTORY REQUIREMENT.

Compliance with these guidelines does not exempt a structure from AlexandrinaCouncil planning and building approval requirements.

7.1.4 BDRC MAY MAKE AMENDMENT TO THESE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FROM TIME TO TIME TO ACCOMMODATE ANY CHANGES IN THE STATUTORY CONTROLS, URBAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES, POLICIES AND OTHER CONTROLS OF ANY AUTHORITY, OR TO REFLECT CURRENT IDEAS, DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES.

7.2 BUILDING WORKS REQUIRING APPROVAL.“Building Works” that require the approval of the BDRC includes:• any proposed external construction, alterations, additions/extensions and/or

repairs to the dwelling or associated building;• any construction, alterations or additions to any fence, retaining walls,

exterior lighting, driveway or recreational structure; and• Landscaping and tree planting specific to overshadowing.

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7.3 BASIS OF THE BDRC DECISIONBDRC decisions are based on these Development Guidelines. Applications notmeeting the Development Guidelines will be assessed on their merit and may notbe granted approval.

In the event that the BDRC allows a variation from these DevelopmentGuidelines, the variation will neither set a precedent nor imply that the approvalwill be repeated.

7.4 APPROVAL STEPSYou must submit three copies of required documents and drawings to:

Beyond Design Review CommitteeC/- Environmentally Sustainable DevelopmentsPO Box 645 Victor Harbor SA 5211

All documents must include the street address, real property description, buildingtype, owner’s name and the date.

Providing all information required herein is included with the application, andthere are no unusual or outstanding issues, approval from the BDRC can normallybe expected within 21 days.

Preliminary ReviewPrior to designing your dwelling or other building works, it is recommended youdiscuss your proposal with representatives of the BDRC. If you have preliminarysketch plans, these would assist in the preliminary review.

If you are unsure of any aspect, or wish to discuss departures from theguidelines, it is recommended you speak with the BDRC representative prior tohaving your plans prepared.

BDRC ApprovalThree copies of the documents listed below are required to be submitted forBDRC approval. All documents must be numbered and dated.

• BDRC Application Form (completed by the applicant or agent, refer Attachment 1);

• materials and finishes list;• Site Plan (1:200) showing:

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- north point;- property lines with measurements and angles;- building setbacks dimensioned;- building footprint with entries, verandahs, balconies, terraces, pools,

pergolas and overhangs shown;- location of parking, carports and garages;- driveways and paths;- fencing, gates and materials use;- landscaping including layout and species;- outbuildings and any other structures;- stormwater collection and disposal system description;- clothesline location- waste bin storage service area locations;- floor plans and roof plans (1:100) showing:

• rooms and uses labelled;• all windows and doors including operation;• overhangs of roof lines shown dotted and dimensioned;• any roof-mounted services;• overall dimensions;• floor area statistics;

- elevations and sections (1:100) showing:• materials and colours;• doors, windows and openings;• overhangs and shading devices;• roof pitch;• floor to floor heights;• heights to eaves and overall height;• any services and associated infrastructure;• decoration/mouldings/fenestrations/signage;• table of project statistics.

If approved, with or without conditions, BDRC will stamp and sign the drawingsand where necessary accompanying documentation, as “Approved for thepurpose of the Beyond Encumbrance”. These will be accompanied by a letterfrom the BDRC so that you may then submit the plans to the Alexandrina Councilor relevant planning authority for statutory planning and building approval.Please note you may also submit the plans to a private certifier for approval(further information on this process may be obtained from your builder/architect,or the Council).

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7.5 HOW TO USE YOUR DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINESYour Beyond Development Guidelines will help fashion your neighbourhood, howit looks and functions.

Each element of the Development Guidelines has identified Recommendations,supported by helpful guiding statements of ways to achieve an outcome whichreaffirms the vision along with the Requirements which are mandatory criteria tobe met in the design and development of your home.

7.6 VARIATIONS FROM DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINESIf there are any variations from the requirements to these DevelopmentGuidelines, you must describe them and set out the justification for the variationsbased on merit.

7.7 BDRC MAY APPROVE OR DENY APPROVALIn its absolute discretion, the BDRC may:• approve;• approve with conditions; or• deny approval.

Generally, it will deny approval if the requirements of these guidelines are not met.

7.8 COUNCIL OR OTHER STATUTORY AUTHORITY APPROVALFollowing approval under the BDRC Encumbrance, you must obtain the relevantstatutory approvals from the Council or other relevant planning authority. Whilstevery effort has been made to align these Development Guidelines with theCouncil’s planning and building requirements, approval under the Encumbrancedoes not guarantee approval by the Council.

It is your responsibility to ensure your plans and documentation meet thestatutory requirements of the Council or other relevant statutory authority.

Following approval from the BDRC it is the applicant’s responsibility to lodge anapplication and the plans approved by the BDRC to the Council for its assessmentand statutory approval.

7.9 AMENDMENTS TO PLANSGenerally any amendment to an approved plan will require a further approval.This will therefore require both the approval of the BDRC and the Council in thesame manner as the process for obtaining the original approval.

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8.1 THE CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE MUST COMPLY WITH THETERMS OF THE ENCUMBRANCE.

8.2 THE ENCUMBRANCE DOES NOT ALLOW DIVISION OF LAND

8.3 BEYOND WILL SUPPORT THE AMALGAMATION OF ADJOINING LOTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING.

8.4 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES MUST NOT BE ERECTED ON LAND UNLESS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OFA BUILDING AND MAY ONLY REMAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD.

8.5 OUTBUILDINGS AND SHEDS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUCTED ON ANY ALLOTMENT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DWELLING ON THAT SITE.

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PLANT SPECIES LIST, PEST CONTROL & ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDS LISTThis appendix is to assist you in the selection of plants for your garden. The PlantSpecies List identifies the plants that are encouraged and/or acceptablethroughout the development. The plants have been chosen to suit climaticconditions and minimal water requirements. Plants need to be selected from thislist to suit your particular needs and the spaces that you have available in yourgarden. Not all of the plants listed will suit all block sizes.

Although once established, plants will require minimal watering (with manyindigenous plants requiring none), all plants (unless grown in ground from seed atthe appropriate time of year) will need to be watered well at planting and thenregularly in dry periods until they establish themselves. Water can be graduallyreduced after roots have been able to develop and in turn support the plants bothwith nutrients and against winds.

The best principle in watering is to water deeply and less often, ensuring that yourgarden is well mulched and that your soil absorbs moisture. There are many goodarticles and publications that assist in managing your garden in a water-wise manner.

Many of the plants listed will attract many different birds with nectar, seed andfruits becoming available to them.

Beautiful gardens supporting a wealth of fauna & flora will enhance your living atBeyond Today.

PLANT SPECIES LISTAustralian native = from anywhere in Australia Indigenous = from within nearby areas in SA

A = Aust native I = Indigenous E = Exotic D = deciduousEv = evergreen

TREESAcacia dodonaeifolia I EvAcacia pycnantha I EvAcacia sophorae I EvAcer negundo E DAcmena hemilampra A EvAgonis flexuosa A EvAllocasuarina verticillata (Coastal) I EvAngophora hispida A EvArbutus unedo E EvBackhousia citriodora A EvBackhousia myrtifolia A EvBanksia integrifolia A Ev

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Banksia serrata A EvBrachychiton acerofolius A DCallitris gracilis (priessii) I EvCasuarina torulosa A EvCeltis occidentalis E DCeratonia siliqua E EvCercis spp E DCitrus spp E EvCorymbia ficifolia A EvCupaniopsis anacardiodes A EvDracaena draco E EvElaeagnus angustifolia E DErythrina crista galli E DEucalyptus calycogona I EvEucalyptus cneorifolia I EvEucalyptus cosmophylla I EvEucalyptus diversifolia I EvEucalyptus fasciculosa I EvEucalyptus gracilis I EvEucalyptus incrassata I EvEucalyptus leptophylla I EvEucalyptus microcarpa I EvEucalyptus odorata I EvEucalyptus oleosa I EvEucalyptus phenas ssp phenax I EvEucalyptus porosa I EvEucalyptus rugosa I EvEucalyptus socialis I EvEucalyptus viminalis ssp cygnatensis I EvGeijera parvifolia A EvGleditsia triacanthos Continental E DGleditsia triacanthos Elegantissimar E DGleditsia triancanthos Shademaster E DGleditsia triacanthos Sunburst E DGleditsia triacanthos Ruby Lace E DHymenosporum flavum A EvLagerstroemia Indian Summer cvs E DLeucadendron argenteum E EvMelaleuca halmaturorum I EvMelaleuca lanceolata I EvMelaleuca pauperiflora ssp mutica I EvMetrosideros excelsus E EvMyoporum platycarpum I EvPistacia vera E DPittosporum angustifolium I EvPittosporum rhombifolium A EvPodocarpus elatus E EvPunica spp E DPyrus spp E DRobinia x ambigua Decaisneana E DRobinia frizia E DSantalum acuminatum I EvSophora japonica cvs E DUlmus parvifolia Geisha E semiEvUlmus parvifolia Todd E semiEv

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SHRUBSAbelia grandiflora & cvs E EvAbelia grandiflora & cvs E EvAcacia cognata green mist A EvAcacia paradoxa I EvAcacia pravissima ‘Little Nugget A EvAcmena Allyn Magic A EvAdenanthos sericea A EvAlogyne hakeafolia A EvAlogyne huegelii I EvAlogyne hueglii alba I EvAstroloma conostephiodes I EvAtriplex cinerea I EvAtriplex paludosa I EvBanksia ericifolia A EvBanksia ericifolia ‘Bronzed Aussie’ A EvBanksia ericifolia ‘Golden Girl’ A EvBanksia ericifolia ‘red Rover’ A EvBanksia Giant Candles A EvBanksia marginata I EvBanksia ornata I EvBanksia spinulosa ‘Honeypots’ A EvBursaria spinosa I EvBuxus microphylla japonica E EvCallistemon Betka Beauty A EvCallistemon Dawson River A EvCallistemon endeavour A EvCallistemon Hinchinbrook A EvCallistemon kenmorrisonii ‘Lone Ranger’ A EvCallistemon Mary MacKillop A EvCallistemon rugulosus I EvCalothamnus quadrifidus A EvCalytrix tetragona I EvCarissa grandiflora E EvCeanothus cvs E EvChamelaucium uncinatum A EvChoisya ternata E EvCistus spp E EvCorrea alba & cvs I EvCorrea Dusky bells A EvCorrea glabra A EvCorrea Marian’s marvel A EvCorrea pulchella pink bells A EvCorrea reflexa tall A EvCorrea schlechtendalii A EvDaphne odorata E EvDaveisia benthamii I EvDaveisia leptophylla I EvDaveisia ulicifolia I EvDillwynia hispida I EvDodonea viscose purpurea A EvDodonea baueri I EvDodonea viscose ssp spatulata I EvDryandra formosa A Ev

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Dryandra praemorsa A EvDryandra quercifolia A EvEremophila glabra A EvEremophila maculata A EvEremophila racemosa A EvEutaxia microphylla I EvFeijoa sellowiana E EvGoodenia amplexans I EvGoodenia ovata I EvGrevillea Ellendale A EvGrevillea huegelii I EvGrevillea ilicifolia I EvGrevillea lanigera mount tamboritha A EvGrevillea lavandulaceaO’Sullivan’sBeach I EvGrevillea lemon Supreme A EvGrevillea olivaceae red A EvGrevillea thelemanniana spp obtusifolia A EvGrevillea Red Sunset A EvGrevillea Red Wings A EvGrevillea rosmarinifolia nana A EvGreville stenomera prostate pink A EvGrevillea winparra gem A EvGrevillea winpara gold A EvGrewia Lavender Star E EvHakea carinata I EvHakea Laurina A EvHakea rostrata I EvHakea rugosa I EvHakea salicifolia A EvHakea vittate I EvHibbertia sericea I EvHibiscus syriacus cvs E DIndigofera australis I EvLasiopetalum baueri I EvLasiopetalum behrii I EvLasiopetalum discolor I EvLeptospermum continentale I EvLeptospermum lanigerum I EvLeptospermum myrsinoides I EvLeucophyta brownii I EvLeucopogon parvifolius I EvLeucospermum patersonii & cvs E EvLotus australis IMagnolia grandiflora Little Gem E EvMaireana brevifolia I EvMaireana encheliodes I EvMaireana sedifolia A EvMelaleuca acuminata I EvMelaleuca brevifolia I EvMelaleuca decussata I EvMelaleuca halmaturorum I EvMelaleuca nesophila dwarf “Little Nessy” A EvMelaleuca pauperiflora ssp mutica I EvMelaleuca uncinata I EvMetrosideros Dalese E Ev

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Metrosideros mini Xmas E EvMetrosideros cvs E EvMurraya paniculata E EvMyoporum insulare I EvMyoprum montanum I EvMyoporum platycarpum I EvMyoprum viscosum A EvNitraria billardierei I EvOlearia axillaris I EvOlearia floribunda I EvOlearia pannosa I EvOlearia ramulosa I EvOzothamnus turbinatus I EvPimelia glauca I EvPimelia serpyllifolia I EvPittosporum tobira A EvPittosporum tobira Miss Muffet A EvPlatylobium obtusangulum I EvPlumbago auriculate & cvs E EvProstanthera aspalathoides I EvProstanthera aspalathoides I EvProstanthera clorantha I EvProstanthera serpyllifolia ssp microphylla I EvPulteneaea daphnoides I EvPultenaea largiflorens I EvPunica spp E DRhagodia candolleana I EvRhagodia crassifolia I EvRhagodia parabolica I EvRhagodia spinescens I EvRhaphiolepsis spp E EvRosemarinus officianlis & cvs E EvSantalum acuminatum I EvScaevola crassifolia I EvSpyridium eriocephalum I EvTempletonis retusa I EvThomasia petalocalyx IThryptomene f.c. payne A EvViburnum tinus E EvWestringia eremicola I EvWestringia Jervis gem A EvWestringia fruticose milky way A EvWestringia Poorinda parvane A EvWestringia rigidaI EvWestringia Smokey A EvWestringia white rambler A EvWestringia wynyabbie gem A EvWestringia zena A Ev

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CLIMBERSBillardiera cymosa I EvBouganvillea spp. E Part evCissus antarctica A EvClematis microphylla I EvHardenbergia violacea A EvHardenbergia violacea mini ha ha A EvHibbertia scandens I EvKennedia Beckxiana A EvKennedia coccinea A EvKennedia macrophylla A EvKennedia nigricans A EvKennedia retrorse A EvKennedia rubicunda A EvMuehlenbekia adpressa I EvMuehlenbekia gunnii I EvPandorea jasminoides A EvPandorea pandorana A EvStephanotis floribunda A EvTrachelospermum jasminoides E Ev

GROUNDCOVERSAstroloma humifusum I EvAtriplex semibaccata I EvAtriplex suberecta I EvBrachyscome formosa (Piliga form) A EvBrachyscome multifida A EvCalytrix tetragona (prostrate) I EvCarpobrotus rossii I EvChrysocephalum apiculatum (prostrate) IChrysocephalum baxteri IConvulvulus erubescens I EvConvulvulus remotus I EvCorrea decumbens prostrate I EvCorrea Dusky Bells A EvCorrea pulchella nana orange A EvCorrea reflexa (prostrate) A EvCorrea reflexa nummularifolia A EvCorrea Wins Wonder A EvDampiera dysantha I EvDampiera rosmarinifilia I EvDichondra repens IDisphyma crassifolium I EvEinadia nutans I EvEnchylaena tomentosa I EvEremophila biserrate A EvEremophila densifolia A EvEremophila glabra A EvEremophila glabra Roseworthy A EvEremophila Kalbari carpet A EvErmophila macdonnellii procumbent A EvEremophila maculata procumbent A EvEremophila prostrate burgundy A EvEremophila prostrate yellow A Ev

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Eremophila serpens A EvFelicia amelliodes E EvFrankenia pauciflora I EvGoodenia blackiana I EvGoodenia ovata procumbent A EvGoodenia varia I EvGrevillea Bronze Rambler A EvGrevillea confertifolia A EvGrevillea Forest Rambler A EvGrevillea Gaudichaudi A EvGrevillea ilicifolia var lobata I EvGrevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha A EvGrevillea Pink Lady A EvGrevillea poorinda Royal mantle A EvGrewia Lavender Star E EvHalgania cyanea I EvHibbertia exutiacies I EvHibbertia riparia I EvJuniper conferta, sabina E EvKennedia prostrata I EvKunzea pomifera I EvLeptospermum Julie Anne A EvLeptospermum continentale Horizontalis A EvLeptospermum Pink cascade A EvMyoporum parvifolium broad leaf from I EvMyoporum parvifoliumFine leaf form A EvMyoporum parvifolium pink form A EvPratia pendunculata A EvPhyla nodiflora APultenaea pendunculata I EvPultenaea Pyalong Gold A EvRhagodia spinescens ssp deltaphylla I EvRosmarinus prostrata E EvScaevola aemula A EvScaevola albida I EvScaevola crassifolia I EvScaevola mauve clusters A EvScaevola Misty Blue A EvScaevola purple fanfare A EvTetragonia implexicoma I EvThrelkeldia diffusa I EvViola hederacea I

GRASS & GRASS-LIKE Anigozanthus ‘Big red’ AAnigozanthos ‘Bush Ember’ AAnigozanthos ‘Bush pearl’ AAnigozanthos ‘Bush ranger’ AAnigozanthos gold fever AAnigozanthos Outback Ranger ‘Devil’ AAnigozanthos Outback Ranger ‘Haze’ AAnigozanthos ‘Orange Cross’ AAnigozanthus ‘Regal Claw’ A

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Anigozanthos yellow gem AAristea major E EvArthropodium cirratum E EvArthropodium strictum IAustrostipa elegantissima IBeschorneria yuccoides E EvCarex appressa IChloris truncata IConostylis candicans A EvCordyline australis E EvCordyline australis purpurea E EvCordyline Emerald Goddess E EvCordyline Red Fountain E EvCymbopogon ambiguus ICyperus exaltatus ICyperus gymnocaulos ICyperus vaginatus IDanthonia caespitosa IDianella caerulea ‘Breeze’ A EvDianella caerulea ‘John’ A EvDianella caerulea‘Little Jess’ A EvDianella revoluta ‘Baby Bliss’ A EvDianella revoluta ‘Revelation’ A EvDianella tasmanica ‘Emerald Arch’ A EvDianella tasmanica ‘Tas Red’ A EvDietes spp E EvDoryanthes spp A EvFicinia nodosa I EvHemerocallis spp. E DifferIsolepsis cernua I EvIsolepsis nodosa I EvJuncus kraussii I EvJuncus pallidus I EvKniphofia spp E Ev & DLinum marginale ILomandra effusa I EvLomandra filiformis ‘Savanna Blue’ A EvLomandra longifolia I EvLomandra longifolia ‘cassica’ A EvLomandra longifolia katrinus A EvLomandra longifolia katrinus Deluxe A EvLomandra longifolia ‘Nyalla’ A EvLomandra longifolia ‘Tanika’ A EvLomandra multiflora ssp dura I EvMicrolaena stipoides IOrthrosanthus multiflorus I EvPatersonia occidentalis I EvPennisetum alopecuroides ‘Purple Lea’ A EvPhormium spp E EvPoa labillardieri ‘Eskdale’ A EvPoa poiforrmis ‘Kingsdale’ A EvStrelitzia reginae E EvThemeda triandra ITriodia irritans IYucca spp E EvXanthorrhoea quadrangulata I Ev

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OTHERHaemanthus coccineus EKalanchoe spp. ELobelia alata IPelargonium australe IMimulus repens ISedum spp. ESenecio crassifolia I

LAWNSZoysia japonica Empire E Ev

PEST CONTROLThe use of unnecessary and harmful chemicals to eradicate insect pests in your garden is stronglydiscouraged. Many beneficial insects that prey on the pest insects eating our plants are destroyed bythe chemicals we have traditionally used.

Beneficial insects that prey on pest insects are now available at a very affordable price. They areavailable via the internet and are grown at a couple of farms in Victoria. The user friendly internetaddress for advice on remedies and obtaining the beneficial insects is:- www.bugcentral.com.au

ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDSSome of the plants that we consider hardy and require little or no water are listed as environmentalweeds. These plants become weeds because they adapt to our climate very well, disperse seed orspread rapidly and then compete with native species, outdoing them. This vigorous competitionsqueezes out indigenous native plants in areas where they are valuable for many reasons.

Beyond Today aims at re-establishing an eco-system with the emphasis on indigenous plants andanimals finding food and protection within its boundaries. For this reason plants named in thefollowing list are prohibited from being used within the development.

LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDSBotanical Name Common Name

TREESAcacia baileyana Cootamundra WattleAcer pseudoplatanus Sycamore MapleAilanthus altissima Tree of-HeavenCinnamomum camphora Camphor LaurelFraxinus angustifolia Desert AshIlex aquifolium HollyOlea europaea OlivePinus spp. PinesPittosporum undulatum Sweet PittosporumPopulus alba White PoplarPopulus nigra ‘Italica’ Lombardy PoplarPrunus spp. Cherry/Plum TreesSalix spp. WillowsSchinus molle Pepper Tree

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SHRUBSAcacia longifolia var. longifolia Sallow WattleAcacia saligna Golden Wreath WattleBerberis darwinii Darwin’s BarberryBuddleja davidii Butterfly BushCestrum parqui Green CestrumChamaecytisus proliferus Tree LucerneChrysanthemoides monilifera Bitoa Bush/BoneseedCoprosma repens Mirror Bush, Looking Glass Bush, New Zealand Mirror BushCotoneaster glaucophyllus Large-leaf CtoneasterCrataegus monogyna HawthornCytisus scoparius subsp. Scoparius English Broom, Broom, Scotch BroomErica lusitanica Spanish HeathFuchsia magellanica FuchsiaGenista spp. BroomsHakea drupacea Sweet HakeaHypericum androsaemum TutsanLantana camara LantanaLavandula stoechas Topped Lavender, Italian Lavender, Spanish LavenderLeycesteria Formosa Himalayan Honeysuckle, Elisha’s TearsLigustrum spp. PrivetsLonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle, HoneysuckleLycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn, BoxthornMelaleuca armillaris Giant Honey-myrtleMuraltia heisteria Furze MuraltiaOchna serrulata Ochna, Mickey Mouse Plant, Bird’s-eye Bush, Carnival Bush Optunia spp. Cactus Pears, Prickley PearsParaserianthes Iophantha Cape Wattle, Cape Leeuwin Wattle, Crested WattlePolygala myrtifolia Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Polygala, Parrot Bush Psoralea pinnata Blue Psoralea, African Scurfpea, Blue Butterfly BushPyracantha angustifolia Orange FirethornRhamnus alaternus Buckthorn, Italian BuckthornRicinus communis Castor Oil PlantRosa rubigosa Sweet Briar, Briar Rose, Sweet Briar RoseRubus fruticosus spp. Agg. BlackberrySenna pendula var. glabrate Easter Cassia, Winter SennaSolanum mauritianum Tobacco BushSolanum pseudocapsicum Madeira Winter CherryUlex europaeus Gorse, Furze

CLIMBERSAcetosa sagittate Rambling Dock, Arrowhead Vine, Climbing Dock, Turkey RhubarbAnredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Lambs Tail, Mignonette VineAraujia sericifera Moth Plant, Cruel Vine, Kapok Vine, White Bladder FlowerAsparagus spp. Asparagus FernsCardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon Vine, Heart-seed VineClematis vitalbaClematis vitalba Old Man’s Beard, Traveller’s JoyDelairea odorata Cape Ivy, Ivy GroundselDipogon lignosus Dolichos Pea, Common Dolichos, Dunny Vine, Purple DolichosHedera helix English IvyIpomoea spp. Morning GloryLathyrus tingitanus Tangier PeaMacfadyena unguis-cati Cat’s Claw Creeper, Yellow Trumpet Vine

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Passiflora mollissima Banana PassionfruitSalpichroa origanifolia Pampas Lily-of-the-ValleySollya heterophylla Bluebell Creeper, Australian BluebellTradescantia fluminensis Tradescantia. Wandering JewVinca major Blue Periwinkle

NARROW LEAFED PLANTSAchillea millefolium Yarrow, MilfoilAgapanthus praecox subsp. Orientalis AgapanthusAllium triquetrum Angled Onion, Onion Weed, Three-cornered GarlicAlstroemmeria aurea AlstroemeriaArctotheca calendula CapeweedArctotis stoechadifolia White arctotisAsphodelus fistulosis Onion WeedBryophyllum delagoense Mother ofMillions, Kalanchoe tubifloraCrocosmia x crocosmiiflora MontbretiaChlorophytum comosum Spider Plant, Spider LilyCoreopsis lanceolata CoreopsisEschscholzia californica Californian PoppyEuphorbia paralias Sea SpurgeFreesia hybrid FreesiaLilium formosanum Formosan/Taiwan LilyMesembryanthemum crystallinum Ice PlantMonadenia bracteata Monadenia, African Weed-orchid, South African Weed-orchidMoraea spp. Cape TulipsSparaxis spp. Harlequin FlowersWatsonia meriana var. bulbillifera Bulbil Watsonia, Bugle Lily, Wild Watsonia

BROADLEAF PLANTSCarpobrotus aequilaterus Angled PigfaceCarprobotus edulis Hottentot FigCynara cardunculus Artichoke Thistle, Cardoon, Wild Artichoke, Scotch ThistleDigitalis purpurea FoxgloveDuchesnea indica Wild StrawberryEchium plantagineum Paterson’s Curse, Salvation JaneFoeniculum vulgare Fennel, False Aniseed, False DillGazania linearis GazaniaGazania rigens GazaniaHedychium gardnerianum Wild GingerHelminthotheca echioides Bristly Ox-tongue Hydrocotyle bonariensis PennywortHypericum Perforatum St. John’s WortHypochaeris radicata Cat’s-ears, FlatweedLupinus arboreus Tree LupinMarrubium vulgare HorehoundMentha pulegium PennyroyalMentha spicata SpearmintMyosotis spp. Forget-me-notsNephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone FernOenothera spp. Evening PrimrosesOxalis pes-caprae SoursobPhyllostachys spp. Rhizomatous BamboosPhytolacca octandra InkweedPlantago spp. PlantainsRanunculus repens Creeping ButtercupRumex spp. Docks

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Senecio jacobaea RagwortTrifolium spp. CloversViola odorata Sweet/Common VioletZantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lilly

GRASSESAmmophila arenaria Marram GrassAnthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal GrassArgrostis capillaries Browntop BentArundo donax Giant ReedAvena spp. Wild OatsBrixia maxima Quaking Grass, Large Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass, Shell GrassBromus spp. Brome Grasses Chloris gayana Rhodes GrassChloris virgata Feathertop Rhodes GrassCortaderia spp. Pampas GrassCynodon dactylon Couch, Bermuda Grass, Couch GrassCynosurus spp. Dog’s-tail Grasses Cyperus eragrostis Umbrella SedgeDactylis glomerate CocksfootEchinochloa crus-galli Barnyard GrassEhrharta calycina Perennial VeldgrassEhrharta erecta Panic VeldgrassEhrharta longiflora Annual VeldgrassEqisetum arvense Common HorsetailEragrostis curvula African LovegrassGlyceria maxima Reed Sweet GrassHolcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog GrassHyparrhenia hirta Tambookie GrassLolium perenne Perennial RyegrassLophopyrum ponticum (syn. L elongatum) Tall WheatgrassNassella neesiana Chilean NeedlegrassNassella trichotoma Serrated Tussock, Nassella Tussock, Yass River TussockPaspalum dilatatum Paspalum, Caterpillar Grass, Dallis GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Swamp Foxtail GrassPennisetum setaceum Fountain GrassPhleum pratense Timothy GrassPhalaris aquatica Phalaris, Toowoomba Canary GrassRomulea rosea varieties Guildford/Onion GrassSporobolus africanus Rat-tail/Parramatta GrassThinopyrum junceiforme Sea Wheatgrass

AQUATICSAlternanthera philoxeroides Alligator WeedEichhornia crassipes Water HyacinthElodea Canadensis Canadian PondweedIris pseudocorus Yellow flag irisJuncus acutus Spiny RushLudwigia peruviana LudwigiaMyriophyllum aquaticum Parrot’s Feather Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum WatercressRorippa palustris Marsh WatercressSagittaria graminea SagittariaSalvinia molesta Salvinia, Kariba WeedSpartina spp. Spartinas

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Reference material per Low off-gassing coatings and materials(See Section 6.13 Toxicity)

This table: VOC limits on architectural coatings covered by this standard.Allowable levels include water content in the formulation.

Product Type Maximum VOC content(g/litre)

Latex primer for galvanized iron and zincalume 60Exterior latex undercoat 55Interior latex undercoat 65Interior sealer 65Exterior timber primer 50Interior gloss 75Interior semi-gloss 16Interior low sheen 16Interior flat-washable 16Interior flat-ceilings 14Exterior gloss 75Exterior semi-gloss 70Exterior flat and low sheen 50

Solvent based not to be used internally (200g/litre)Information about suppliers of coatings that comply is available fromwww.aela.org.au

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