The purpose of this document is to serve as a reference for development managers, architects, planners and other professionals involved in the creation of new housing stock for or on behalf of Housing Choices Australia (HCA). This Design Guidelines document establishes Housing Choices Australia’s expectations for developing communities that achieve the project objectives by including high quality urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and Ecological Sustainable Development/Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) outcomes for all new developments and principles for any significant refurbishment and upgrade works.
HCA is a not-for-profit organisation which develops, owns and manages quality a ordable housing. HCA is committed to building housing which is:
• Equity and Quality – Tenure blind buildings and quality homes • Attractive and appropriate for its specific location. • Displays good Environmentally Sustainable Design principles. • Sustainable and Regenerative – Climate sensitive and resilient design. Minimising energy consumption and waste • Maximises natural light and ventilation. • Durable and requiring minimal maintenance. • Conducive to long-term occupancy, and able to accommodate changes in physical capability where possible. • Promote and support resident well-being and foster community engagement • Soundly designed in terms of security. • O ers adequate visual and acoustic privacy. • Generates moderate running costs for the occupants. • Tenure blind and seamlessly integrated into the local wider community • Ensure safe and stable housing options are available to support all vulnerable Australians with good access to transport, education, work and health facilities.
There are three distinct typologies of housing which have di erent requirements. These typologies are the following:
• High Density - Apartment Housing • Low Density - Detached or Townhouse Housing • SDA Housing - High and Low-Density Housing
Please refer to the individual sections of this document for specific information relating to each of these typologies.
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