Low density housing development achieving 6 star energy rating and including social housing component
The vision for the Village is one of diverse housing designs, innovative, contemporary and environmentally sensitive. Low-density development extends the urban character of nearby Brunswick and by preserving existing vegetation the park-like quality effects the integration with Royal Park. Heritage buildings occupy the focal point at the centre of the site connecting the new development with the site’s earlier history.
All houses achieve a 6-star energy rating. The passive energy saving principles involved in optimum orientation are central to awareness and benchmarking the village as a model for new residential developments in Melbourne. Beyond orientation and siting, each house has solar hot water systems, and harvests roof rainwater for reuse in grey water applications.
Terraces and verandahs link the private realm of the home with the public realm of the street. The interplay of solid elements and the transparent bring an animated interior to the streetscape.
Village Park was initially used as the Commonwealth Games Village for Melbourne 2006.
Billard Leece Partnership/SJB Architects joint venture
