Designing for Queensland's climate
Queensland Government
The designing for Climate series aims to introduce concepts of smart and sustainable housing design that relate to the climate zone in which the house is located. This publication is to provide new home designers and builders with information on how to best respond to their local climate zones. The four Queensland climate zones covered are:
- Zone 1, tropical
- Zone 2, subtropical
- Zone 3, hot arid
- Zone 5, warm temperate
Contents:
1: Designing For Queensland's Climate
2: Design Strategies For All Of Queensland
3: Building Plan
4: Building Material
5: Social Sustainability
6: Zone 1 Tropical
Climate Characteristics
Design Features
Design Strategies
Building Plan
Building Material
Example Design
Summary
7: Zone 2 Subtropical
Climate Characteristics
Design Features
Design Strategies
Building Plan
Building Material
Example Design
Summary
8: Zone 3 Hot Arid
Climate Characteristics
Design Features
Design Strategies
Building Plan
Building Material
Example Design
Summary
9: Zone 5 Warm Temperate
Climate Characteristics
Design Features
Design Strategies
Building Plan
Building Material
Example Design
Summary
