Nightingale Village is once again being recognized for human-centred, environmentally conscious design after earning the Industry Leader accolade in the Sustainable Places category at the 21st Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
Designed by six different architecture practices – Architecture Architecture, Austin Maynard Architects, Breathe, Clare Cousins Architects, Hayball, and Kennedy Nolan – the six buildings constructed as part of Nightingale Village respond to social and environmental matters through the integration of communal features such as shared laundries and car spaces, as well as the incorporation of passive design elements, resulting in no air conditioning being required.
The project, located in Brunswick, Melbourne, was applauded by the jury for “setting a new standard for sustainable, people-centred design.”
“Each firm brings their vision to the site and shares spaces and facilities to ensure the best quality of life for residents and a high standard of environmental sustainability across the precinct.”
Sustainability Victoria’s interim CEO Matt Genever lauded Nightingale Housing’s approach to building sustainable communities.
“Nightingale Housing has shown true leadership in its field and demonstrated an outstanding model for sustainable construction and living,” Genever said.
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos said he felt proud to see the steps Victorians were taking to make the state a greener, better place to live.
Nightingale Village was announced a finalist of the Sustainable Places Industry Leader category in October, along with architecture projects Ferrars and York by Hip V. Hype and Six Degrees Architects, and Spring Creek Road Farm by Architect Brew Koch, which were named finalists in the Sustainable Places Community Champion division.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
