Sunshine Coast medium density design video series
The design video suite sets a vision for delivering sustainable, enduring, best practice multi-unit housing on the Sunshine Coast through climate-responsive design, liveability, and genuine respect for the region’s subtropical environment and landscape.
Harry Seidler
Designing for the Sunshine Coast
What does good medium density design look like on the Sunshine Coast? This video introduces Council’s design vision and explains how climate responsive, place based and landscape led approaches can shape better housing outcomes. It sets the foundation for the Medium Density Design Guide and shows how good design supports liveable, sustainable communities.
Sunshine Coast liveability
Great design creates places where people can live well every day. This video focuses on liveability and how thoughtful design supports comfort, safety and a strong sense of community. It highlights practical ways to improve amenity through layout, access, outlook and shared spaces.
Sunshine Coast living in the landscape
The Sunshine Coast’s identity is shaped by its natural environment. This video shows how development can work with the landscape, not against it. It explores how to protect vegetation, respond to climate and integrate outdoor spaces to enhance both private and shared areas.
Sunshine Coast building and street design
Well designed buildings and streets shape how places look, feel and function. This video explains how built form, setbacks, street edges and movement networks contribute to a cohesive and people friendly environment. It highlights how development can respond to local character while supporting safe, accessible streets.