GENERAL NOTES :

GSAS- SUBSTANTIAL NOTES A. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE STATED IN MILIMETERS

BUILDING ORIENTATION AND LAYOUT UNLESS OTHER WISE NOTED.
Properly oriented buildings take advantage of the sun's seasonalB. DO NOT SCALE OF THIS DRAWING ONLY WRITTEN
movements by allowing the winter sun into the building to warm it and
DIMENSIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED
provide light, while minimizing the effects of the hot summer sun C. the
THIS DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL
· Situate indoor and outdoor living and entertainment areas to OTHER RELEVANT DRAWINGS INCLUDING STRUCTURE
north where possible, to maximize winter sun and minimize AND SERVICE DRAWINGS.
summer sun.
· Locate areas that have lower heating and lighting requirements D. ANY DISCREPANCIES NOTICED SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY
(laundries, studies, covered parking, etc.) BROUGHT TO THE NOTICE OF THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO
· away from the northern aspect, as these spaces will prevent the
COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
northern orientation of main living areas. E. BUILDER TO CHECK ALL DIMENSIONS AT SITE PRIOR TO
WINDOWS CONSTRUCTION, ASSEMBLY, OR FABRICATION OF ALL WO
· Glazing has a major impact on the energy efficiency of the F. ALL WORKS SHALL CONFORM TO QCS AND OTHER
building envelope. Poorly designed windows, skylights and glazed RELEVANT CODES OF CONSTRUCTION.
surfaces can make your home too hot or too cold.
· Living room windows should ideally face north to allow for G. LEVELS SHOWN ARE INDICATIVE ONLY AND MUST BE CH
efficient natural lighting all year round and solar warmth/heatBY in THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO SETTING OUT.
the winter months Shade north-facing windows from the summer
sun to reduce room temperatures in summer. Eaves or other
NOTES :
overhangs prevent overheating by the high summer sun. The
average window works well with a 450mm overhang, while glass
doors require 700 - 900 mm. ROADS :
· Avoided locating windows on the east or west elevations, or
minimize them and cover them with adequate shading and/or OWNER OR SUPERVISING CONSULTANT MUST CHECK
tinting. WITH ROAD AFFAIRS BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.
· Windows are a source of heat loss. Considerable improvement
can be made with suitable window treatments, especially CIVIL well DEFENSE :
fitted curtains and sun protection films. OWNER OR CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING :
INSULATION
· Insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow and is essential to A)
keepSMOKE DETECTORS ( BRK ) IN EVERY HALL
your home warm in winter and cool in summer. A well-insulated B) FOLLOWING ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR KITCHENS :
and well-designed home will provide year-round comfort, cutting 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINING POWDER ( 4 KG )
cooling and heating bills. 2. HEAT DETECTOR ( BPK )
· Include maximum insulation in the roof, walls and floor. 3. FIRE BLANKET 4 X 6 m
VENTILATION
· Natural ventilation relies on natural air movement, and reduces 4. EXHAUST FANS MADE OF STEEL OR PLASTIC
the need for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning. It keeps ( OF ACCEPTABLE STANDARD ) IN KITCHENS AND
fresh air circulating and prevents moisture from building up inside BATHROOMS + FIRE RESISTANT DOORS WITH PROPER
the home, maintaining air quality and ensuring that the home5. HANDLES GAS
FOR KITCHEN.
CYLINDERS SHALL BE PROVIDED OUTSIDE KITCHE
doesn't become stuffy.
· Locate windows and doors to allow good natural cross-ventilation
C) FOLLOWING ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POO
so the building can take advantage of the cooling westerly 1. LIFE JACKET
summer breezes (i.e. a door and a window opposite each other; 2. FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINING POWDER ( 4 KG )
two windows opposite each other).
· Ventilate roofs to enable the roof space to renew the air 3. THE FLOOR OF THE SURROUNDING AREA OF
compressed in the roof space transferring down through the SWIMMING POOL SHALL BE NON-SLIP.
ceiling and into the home. D) FOLLOWING ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BASEMENT :
· Light roof colors reflect heat, preventing surfaces from becoming 1. SMOKE DETECTORS, ONE FOR EVERY 40 sq m.
excessively hot, while dark roof colors absorb heat and transfer 2. itEMERGENCY EXIT.
into the home. Choosing a light-coloured roof is one of the easiest
3. FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINING POWDER ( 6 KG )
ways to reduce the amount of heat entering the home.
· Use light-coloured roofing, except white or other colors that 4. mayEXIT SIGN.
reduce neighbors' amenity through reflected glare.
ENERGY
· Choosing the most appropriate energy source can significantly
reduce your energy and improve the environmental performance
of your home.
· Install energy-efficient appliances.
· Install a solar hot water system.

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MATERIALS EFFICIENCY
LANDSCAPING
· Design the layout of the home so that living areas can be closed
off from other areas to reduce the need to artificially heat or cool
spaces and to avoid the need to heat or cool the whole home.
· Locate the hot water system and bathrooms, ensuites, laundry
and kitchen as close to each other as possible. This reduces initial
plumbing costs and saves water and energy by reducing the
flushing of cold water from hot water taps.
· Use water-efficient technologies such as low-flow showerheads,
dual-flush toilets, low water use dishwashers and washing
machines.
· Connect bathroom and laundry wastewater to a greywater
system, which re-uses the wastewater for garden irrigation.
Greywater systems are subject to WA Department of Health
design standards and approval, and a permit must be obtained
from the Town before installation.
· Environmentally sustainable design aims to use materials
efficiently in the construction of a building. Wherever possible,
materials should be locally sourced and re-used on site.
· Use recycled materials (eg. recycled timber/metal), rapidly
renewable materials (eg. bamboo, cork, linoleum) and recyclable
materials (eg. timber, glass, cork).
· Landscaping can provide economic and aesthetic solutions to
climate control, including providing shade and glare control in
summer.
· Design should be mindful of existing vegetation. Wherever
possible, trees should be retained on private lots. The space for
trees within the Town diminishes as urban development occurs
and residential densities increase. Trees can add value to
property, contribute to the neighborhood amenity, provide shade,
shelter from wind, habitat for wildlife and a filter for air pollution Mr. SHABIB BENAYAN S. AL-DOSARI
and traffic noise.
· Use a balance of soft and hard landscaping. Vegetated areas tend
to have reduced heat gain compared to paved areas and this can NRV-C/142
reduce the amount of heat reflected to the building.
· Use water wise plants. These are natives or low water use exotics
that, once established, will flourish on one watering day a week or
less during summer. PROPOSED - VILLA(G+1+PH)+
· Consolidate plants in defined areas to allow watering efficiency,
and keep lawn areas, which have a high demand for water, to a OUT KITCHEN BLOCK(G)+DRIVER ROOM(G)
minimum.

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