As an Architecture student, while searching about housing in Australia, I came upon Lilyfield Housing Redvelopment. It not only provides affordable home for the citizens. but was also the first social housing project to receive the highest Green Start rating of 5 from the Green Building Council of Australia.
1. Passive solar design and natural ventilation eliminates energy hogging air conditioning (thermal performance of the units are 60% better than standard residence)
2. No car parking but space for residents' and visistors' bicycles
3. Water tanks capture over 100,000 litres of rain on the roof for toilets and communal vegetable gardens, grown by the residents and raise community spirit
4. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal panels create on-site electricity production and gas-boosted solar hot water.
5. 9 of the 88 modern apartments are designed for disability access
6. Central courtyard and barbecue area also facilitates neighbourhood atmosphere
7. Lighting in common areas have daylight and motion sensors to decrease energy usage. Outdoor lighting was targeted that less than 5% of light output is wasted by escaping skyward, which solves a big flaw of Australia's light pollution.
The redevelopment considers sustainability in all aspects, environment, economy and social. The aim of the project was to inspire other cities and it deserves recognition and praise for combining several environmental innovations to make a more self-sufficient affordable housing with a lively community into a reality.
References
http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/australias-first-green-star-public-housing-project-opens-in-sydney.html
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