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 (Housing Choices). This Design Guidelines document establishes our organisational expectations for all new developments, as well as any significant refurbishment and upgrade works. It is Housing Choices’ objective that all projects will include high quality urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and Ecological Sustainable Development/Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) outcomes. Housing Choices is a not-for-profit organisation which develops, owns and manages quality affordable housing. Housing Choices is committed to delivering housing which is: • Representative of equity and quality – homes in tenure blind buildings which are seamlessly integrated into the wider local community • Attractive and appropriate for its specific location • Display sound ESD principles • Considers sustainability and regeneration – climate sensitive and resilient design • Minimises energy consumption, waste generation and running costs for building occupants • Maximises natural light and ventilation • Robust, durable and requires minimal maintenance • Conducive to long-term occupancy, and able to accommodate changes in physical capability where possible • Promotes and supports resident wellbeing and fosters community engagement • Consider resident security and offers adequate visual and acoustic privacy • Well located and ensures 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 housing typologies Housing Choices routinely delivers and each of these has its own requirements. These typologies are: • High Density Housing - multiresidental or apartment building • Low Density Housing - detached housing including single storey dwellings, townhouses and duplexes • Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Housing – can be within an apartment building (High Density) or detached dwelling (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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Housing Choices Australia | Design Guidelines
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