Comment

Representation ID: 16247

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Cass Design

This chapter encourages developments to follow advice on all aspects of sustainability. It advises on:
• Optimisation of sites - including location, orientation, landscaping, SuDs, and reuse of buildings;
• The energy hierarchy of improving the insulated fabric, providing solar shading, utilising energy efficient appliances and systems, and on-site renewable energy; Low carbon design and Passivhaus measures;
• Reducing embodied energy and carbon in construction by improving speed, efficiency, using lower energy materials and reducing construction waste;
• Reducing noise, vibration, air, light and land pollution;
• Measures to mitigate climate change impact, such as green and blue infrastructure to absorb carbon and provide cooling; solar shading; and avoiding flood risk.
• We support the key headings listed on the divider page 160 (12.0 Resources).
• We suggest the headings from page 160 are carried over the the next page, and /or subheadings grouped into these categories; as the information presented on page 161 can appear overwhelming.
• The Chapter would benefit from a end of section Checklist to summarise design element considerations.

A03