• Housing Type: Multi-generational homes, medium density infill
  • Location: Block 2 Section 50, Weston
  • Land Use Zone: RZ1 – Residential
  • Number of dwellings: 3
  • Block size: 915m²
  • Status: not proceeding

Artists impression of the proposed building from the street

Verdant Developments is a tri-occupancy development designed for people who require a level of care. The development includes a one-bedroom accessible unit to “Gold Livable Standards” (refer Livable Housing Design Guidelines) that is incorporated into the floorplate of a three-bedroom unit. It allows the resident to live independently whilst having family members or carers next door.

This project illustrates diverse housing typologies being achieved in a single development. The proposal includes a green roof and aims to have an energy efficiency rating of 8+ with air changes as low as 2-3 per hour at 50 Pascals of pressure (3ACH50) to maximise thermal comfort*.

Proposed planning changes associated with this proposal have been included within the new Territory Plan – Weston Creek District Policy and Weston Creek District Specifications.

*Average new Australian homes have an airtightness of 15.4ACH50 (CSIRO 2015).