SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

04 I BuildingPerformance criteria4A-1A range of apartment types and sizes is providedto cater for different household types now and intothe future3 bedAcceptable solutionsStudio1 bed3+ bed2 bed'up & over'2 bed'up & over'1. The apartment mix is appropriate, taking intoconsideration:• the distance to public transport, employmentand education centres• the current market demands and projectedfuture demographic trends• the demand for social and affordable housing• different cultural and socioeconomic groups2. A variety of apartment types is providedFigure 4A.4 Large apartments are often located on the ground or roof leveldue to opportunities for increased private open space; internalcommon circulation (e.g. corridors) can be reduced by adding'up & over' apartments to the mix3. Flexible apartment configurations, such as dualkey apartments, are provided to support diversehousehold types and stages of life including singleperson households, families, multi-generationalfamilies and group householdsPerformance criteria4A-2The apartment mix is distributed to suitablelocations within the buildingAcceptable solutions1. Different apartment types are located to achievesuccessful facade composition and to optimisesolar access. See figure 4A.32. Larger apartment types are located on the groundor roof level where there is potential for moreopen space and on corners where more buildingfrontage is availableFigure 4A.5 Flexible apartment configurations should be provided tosupport diverse household types and stages of lifeDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 201477