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Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density Hayball Research Elective _ RMIT 2020

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

INTRODUCTION ENTRANCE_COMING HOME

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Entrance_Coming Home Shared Spaces Private Open Space Touch/Materiality Biophilic Air Quality Community Connectivity

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What type of shared spaces are actively used in high density living?

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How can the urban environment support safe passage home?

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What is not safe about entrances to high density living?

What type of shared spaces are under utilised in high density living?

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What is not healthy about entrances to high density living?

What type of shared spaces could support resident’s mental health and well being?

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What can be changed to the design of the entrance sequence to make coming home safe and healthy?

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What is the resident capacity of current shared space typologies (pax/m2)?

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Should there be a limit on resident capacity numbers in shared spaces?

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Does the type, size and number of shared spaces need to be reconsidered?

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Do entrance lobbies require a new design strategy?

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Should entrance lobbies remain as places for waiting?

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Should entrance lobbies be separated into multiple smaller transition spaces?

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What is a healthy approach to lift and stair design?

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE •

How does private open space support healthy living?

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Are private open spaces in high density living functional, healthy and safe environments?

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What changes to private open space could improve resident’s well being?

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What changes to private open space can create safer environments?

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Should private open space be separated from or adjacent to neighbour’s private open space?

COMMUNITY •

What constitutes high density living?

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What constitutes a community within high density living?

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How can multiple communities be created in high density living?

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Is there an optimum maximum number of residents to each community within high density living?

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What would be the benefits of multiple communities within high density living?

INTRODUCTION

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

TOPICS

SHARED SPACES

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES/GOALS

• High density in Melbourne and ongoing population increase.

• Lack of good apartment design, specifically in terms of flexibility, adaptability and accessibility.

• A need to accommodate the expansion of the ‘city’ • Ghost-tower issue - increase in apartments with no/ little occupancy.

• Ultimately move towards designing and creating safe and healthy living in high density.

• Practice to understand their past projects and where they stand in relation to the current issues surrounding safe and healthy living in high density.

• Informing clients on the best approach to apartment design through research and evidence of past projects.

RESEARCH PURPOSE

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

ISSUES

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

REFERENCES

DRAFT

Better Apartments Design Standards

NOVEMBER 2018

14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN

IMPROVING HEALTH & WELL-BEING IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

New apartment design standards for Victoria

THE

DESIGN GUIDE

v1 with �1 20 20 addenda

PLACEMAKING

homes for people housing strategy 2014-18

What if we built our cities around places?

DECEMBER 2016

melbourne.vic.gov.au/housing

REFERENCES

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

CENTRAL MELBOURNE

BUILDING STANDARD ®

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METHODOLOGY 1. DEFINING CASE STUDY

1. DEFINING CASE STUDY

3. ASSESSMENT MATRIX

4. ADDITIONAL DIAGRAMMING

2. ANALYSIS EXPLORATION

RESEARCH AND REFERENCES

5. OBSERVATIONS

METHODOLOGY

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

1. DEFINING CASE STUDY

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

METHODOLOGY

1. DEFINING CASE STUDY

TOPIC CASE STUDY

HAYBALL CASE STUDY R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

MELBOURNE CASE STUDY

SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

STREET ENTRANCE

SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

MELBOURNE TERRACE APARTMENTS Melbourne Terrace Apartments

TYPE 2

Empire

COLLECTION

CENTRAL CITY

NONDA KATSALIDIS || 1994

ENTRANCE_ COMING HOME

Street Entrance

examples - not the exact precedent HAYBALL ELECTIVE

HAYBALL ELECTIVE

SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

LOBBY

NightingaleNIGHTINGALE 1 1

SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

TYPE 1

COMMUNITY BASED

SHARED SPACE

NIGHTINGALE || BREATHE ARCHITECTURE || 2014-2017

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Lobby

Bravo

HAYBALL ELECTIVE

HAYBALL ELECTIVE

SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

TYPE 2

UPPER HOUSE

Chester and Ella

JACKSON CLEMENTS BURROWS || 2014

TOWER AND PODIUM

ACTIVITY CENTRE

Upper House

STREETSCAPE

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Streetscape

SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

HAYBALL ELECTIVE

HAYBALL ELECTIVE

METHODOLOGY

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

METHODOLOGY

2. ANALYSIS EXPLORATION

COMMUNITY

SHARED SPACE

Bravo - Journey from main entry to private entry

All plans, dimensions, fittings, finishes, specifications and particulars (whether by measurement or visual representation) and any other information contained herein is for general information purposes only and is subject to change.

Illustrations, images, plans, statements, figures, calculations and representations in this material are depictions, impressions or estimates, and were prepared prior to completion of the development.

Whilst this material has been prepared with all reasonable care and thought, no warranty (either expressly or implied) is given as to its accuracy, currency or completeness and it should not be relied upon in any way. The information contained herein is believed to be correct at the time of preperation but is not guaranteed.

Changes may be made during development and construction and the information contained herein is subject to change without notice at any time in accordance with the provisions of the Contract of Sale.

The "Vendor", its related companies and their consultants and agents accept no responsibility for any of the information contained in this material or for any action or omission taken in reliance upon it by any party (including any purchaser or potential purchaser).

The information contained in this material is intended to be used as a guide only and does not constitute an offer, inducement, representation warranty or contract and does not form part of the terms and conditions of sale of any product of the Vendor. The Purchaser acknowledges that nothing in this material has been relied upon and that the Contract of Sale embodies the only representations upon which the Purchaser relies.

SCALE 1:5000

RETAIL 2

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Empire - Program, core and vehicular circulation

Chester and Ella - Typical balcony and larger apartment balcony

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RESIDENTIAL LOBBY

ENTRY AT GROUND

LIFT 01

LIFT 02

LIFT 03

LIFT 04

RETAIL 1

CAR LIFT CORE/CIRCULATION

LOBBY SUPPLY/RELIEF

CAR LIFT

BIN CHUTES

STAIR PRESS. 1

STAIR 1

STAIR PRESS. 2

STAIR 2

All plans, dimensions, fittings, finishes, specifications and particulars (whether by measurement or visual representation) and any other information contained herein is for general information purposes only and is subject to change.

Illustrations, images, plans, statements, figures, calculations and representations in this material are depictions, impressions or estimates, and were prepared prior to completion of the development.

EXIT AT GROUND PWD WC

FCC

UP

LIFT 05

Changes may be made during development and construction and the information contained herein is subject to change without notice at any time in accordance with the provisions of the Contract of Sale.

LIFT 06 RAMP 1:8

SUBSTATION

GATE

Rev

UP

UP

BAL

BAL

1002

Hayball Pty Ltd 4/135 Sturt Street Southbank Victoria Australia 3006 T 03 9699 3644 F 03 9699 3708 www.hayball.com.au

BAL

1802_EMPIRE APARTMENTS

A/C

1010 2B.9-M 2B1B

1009

398 ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE 3000

1002 1B.2 1B1B

1001

2B.4 2B1B

1B.1-M 1B1B

TITLE

GROUND PROJECT NO DRAWN BY CHECKED DATE PRINTED SCALE

A/C

LIFT 01 BAL

LIFT 02

LIFT 03

LIFT 04

SERVICES

SERVICES

1008

1003 2B.3 2B1B

LOBBY

2B.2 2B1B

SERVICES LOBBY SUPPLY/RELIEF

SERVICES

BIN CHUTES

STAIR PRESS. 1 STAIR PRESS. 2

STAIR 1 DN

ARBV Registered Directors Len Hayball, Richard Leonard Robert Stent, Tom Jordan, Sarah Buckeridge, David Tweedie Directors Luc Baldi ABN 84 006 394 261

Builders/Contractors shall verify job dimensions before any job commences. Figured dimensions shall take precedence over scaled work. Work shall also conform to the specification, other drawings and job dimensions.

All shop drawings shall be submitted to the Architect/Consultant and manufacture shall not commence prior to the return of inspected shop drawings signed by the Architect/Consultant. © Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

A/C

1001

A/C

A/C

1010

BAL

1008

Date

The information contained in this material is intended to be used as a guide only and does not constitute an offer, inducement, representation warranty or contract and does not form part of the terms and conditions of sale of any product of the Vendor. The Purchaser acknowledges that nothing in this material has been relied upon and that the Contract of Sale embodies the only representations upon which the Purchaser relies.

Empire - Main entry to lift lobby 1009

Description

The "Vendor", its related companies and their consultants and agents accept no responsibility for any of the information contained in this material or for any action or omission taken in

reliance upon it by any party (including any purchaser or MARKETING potential purchaser).

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

Bravo

Whilst this material has been prepared with all reasonable care and thought, no warranty (either expressly or implied) is given as to its accuracy, currency or completeness and it should not be relied upon in any way. The information contained herein is believed to be correct at the time of preperation but is not guaranteed.

SERVICE CORRIDOR

ACCESSIBLE LIFTING PLATFORM

ACCESSIBLE LIFTING PLATFORM

MAIL

PROJECT 1802

1802 PL BH 10/04/2014 3:37:54 PM 1 : 100 @ A1

DWG NO

N

MK0G

1003 BAL A/C

DN

STAIR 2

A/C

1007 BAL

1005

1007

1B.1 1B1B

2B.10 2B1B

1004 1B.2-M 1B1B

1006

BAL

1005 BAL

1004 BAL

A/C

1006

A/C

A/C

2B.9 2B1B

Rev

Description

Date

MARKETING

Hayball Pty Ltd 4/135 Sturt Street Southbank Victoria Australia 3006 T 03 9699 3644 F 03 9699 3708 www.hayball.com.au

Bravo - Typical balcony

ARBV Registered Directors Len Hayball, Richard Leonard Robert Stent, Tom Jordan, Sarah Buckeridge, David Tweedie Directors Luc Baldi ABN 84 006 394 261

Builders/Contractors shall verify job dimensions before any job commences. Figured dimensions shall take precedence over scaled work. Work shall also conform to the specification, other drawings and job dimensions.

All shop drawings shall be submitted to the Architect/Consultant and manufacture shall not commence prior to the return of inspected shop drawings signed by the Architect/Consultant. © Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

1802_EMPIRE APARTMENTS

• Clear, well lit entrance off the main road, ensures safety and visibility.

• Signage effectively advocates for simple wayfinding.

• Residential lobby is fit for purpose - no waiting areas or reception.

• Clear path and easy access to core.

• Access to natural light and ventilation in lobby space is minimal.

Chester and Ella SCALE 1:15,000

Bravo - Main entry to lift lobby

398 ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE 3000

TITLE

TYPICAL LEVEL 10-12 PROJECT NO DRAWN BY CHECKED DATE PRINTED SCALE

PROJECT 1802

1802 PL BH 10/04/2014 3:38:28 PM 1 : 100 @ A1

DWG NO

N

MK10

Chester and Ella - Heat map highlighting active spaces Coming Home

Chester and Ella - Larger apartment balcony

METHODOLOGY

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

Empire

ENTRANCE

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METHODOLOGY

3. ASSESSMENT MATRIX

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provide a verdant green terrace provides natural and other edible plants. experience? planting opportunities. 2. Outdoor space have at least 25% of the project site b) Can residents grow b) Unknown. area features either landscaped grounds or rooftop their own plants or gardens accessible to building occupants and at participate in a neighbourhood garden?

or covering the largest of the available walls, whichever is greater.

INVESTIGATION

PLANTS: Do external entry walkways and lobbies

PLANTS: Yes, there is a vertical garden adjacent to

provide a verdant green experience?

the main entrance and

WELL

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

access to healthy, fresh and natural planting is continued nutrient-rich foods and allows within the entrance corridor. individuals to be more engaged

c) No window opening pollutant sources that may cause respiratory irritations. opportunities at the 6. Isolation of indoor pollution sources in separate ground floor cafe.

Unknown mechanically. rooms or exhausted cabinets. Including bathrooms,

with food production processes.

2. Provides opportunities for

smoking within 7.5m of all entrance.

b) Do typical building

doors. Mechanically

2. Facilities or materials that

corridors have natural ventilation?

unknown. b) Unknown, no operable

able to capture particulates from occupant shoes at all

ENTRANCE Safe & Healthy Living in High Density cross ventilation and any 4. Buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that are adjacent noise sources.

30 percent higher than typically provided in all regularly

Central City - Often a tower

promote and improve

and podium found in central

of dwelling types where

human health and wellbeing. city areas. Highly commercial and a strong

the forefront.

Consolidating INVESTIGATION

Neighbourhood walkability, urban character. BADS WELL the vision to create a vibrant access to and use of mass Lincoln SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY precinct and streetscapes at a transit, active transportation Activity Centres - Medium Square Does the project provide a Yes, there is a café on the 1. Work - life balance crucial transport corridor. rise built form on larger sites, can encourages more opportunities are promote offered through use / space for broader ground floor that is physical activities a and an active public realm.

Population of total project 230 pp XD Fresh - Fruit and community social

accessible to the public. providing on-site childcare. active lifestyle.

Vegetable Store Building typology, Tower, connectivity within(the site? Midrise Residential Tower. (work???building not really for Neighbourhood Centres Lincoln Square/ Campus, Multiple buildings) Park with playgrounds, Lower rise residential?)

Swanston St Tram Stop buildings on

or students who choose to

Is there a community No. of dwellings. programme within the project that supports the health and wellbeing of the Dwellingcommunity? typology ( i.e. broader ( i.e.

Student, Residential, Owner Childcare, Fresh Produce, Occupy, Build to Rent) Plant Nursery, Community Meeting Rooms) Non residential uses available to public. (The broader community.)

live inner-city for No. 108 Flexi Apartments 5 Duel Entry SOHOs 5 Sky Townhouses

Convenience buildings, including Store

3. Exterior design details and detached houses and

Ensuring amenitiesthat thatindividuals facilitate more townhouses. Typically have with disabilitiesbench,setbacks to the street and activephysical living. including have access and mobility in other boundaries.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH newly constructed or strategies 1. Implement design renovated buildings and policies within the built

environment that increase access to healthy food options, enable people to make more informed dietary choices and lead to better health and well-being.

There is a café on the ground 2. Design principle align with floor, accessible to the public. features intended for all the Multigeneration Living.

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N

Community

from the public street or is there a transitional ENQUIRYoutdoor space within the site before

arriving at the building What is easy the definition of to Is there accessibility entrance?

‘Community’ ? services? public transport

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

following: human delight celebration of culture, celebration arrived with a small covered of spirit, celebration of place, zone,INVESTIGATION immediately from meaningful integration of public WELL BADS public path at a street off the art. main road.

This street Conceived as a is “vertical Yes, the project located in Community is a place that's Central City - Often a tower predominantly offers street and podium found in central village”, offering a rich mix promote and improve front of the Lincoln parking. human health and wellbeing. city areas. Highly of dwelling types St where Square/Swanston tram

COMMUNITY

The main door entrance is

6000

precinct of Parkville, the demographic is most likely to be international students,

5 Duel Entry SOHOs 5 Sky Townhouses

gyms, playing fields or swimming pools is provided Residential Neighbourhoods Low rise residential

distance of the building.

buildings, including detached houses and

COMMUNITY

Ensuring that individuals

townhouses. Typically have

with physical disabilities

setbacks to the street and

have access and mobility in

other boundaries.

newly constructed or renovated buildings

COMMUNITY

Occupy, Build to Rent) Non residential uses

There is a café on the ground

available to public. (The

floor, accessible to the public.

broader community.)

Is the entrance immediately

The main door entrance is

from the public street or is

arrived with a small covered

there a transitional outdoor

zone, immediately from

space within the site before

public path at a street off the

arriving at the building

main road. This street

entrance?

predominantly offers street

Typical journey to the door

celebration of culture,

celebration of spirit, people can see both in and MATERIALITY: 1.celebration High-touchofsurfaces place, are out when entering or leaving a) Yes, a selection of natural smooth, corrosion resistant and meaningful integration of the building. (5.2) Varies: 1150mm Door/ materials are used - a natural easily sanitized to maintain 2. Where ground floor 1900mm / 1200mm / 1640mm public art. stoned floor and timber wall cleanliness. use of materials or dwellings face the street, grille patterning. procedures that clean surfaces 1640mm individual entrances can b) Yes, the entrance door, by reacting to or disrupting assist in promoting a sense of lifts and shared space door is microbes. personal address and not an automated opening.

2 Lifts activate the street. (5.3) Capacity unknown (14.26m² 1900 3. Separate the pedestrian 15.35m²)

Height of entrance lobby

3870 mm (measured from

space.

elevation)

Height of lift waiting space.

and vehicle entries to the buildings. (5.4) 4. Provide shelter and waiting space on the street at pedestrian entries to

3870 mm (assumed to be the

buildings. (5.5)

same as lobby)

Non residential uses

5. Provide appropriate access between street ground level

The café on the ground floor

and the entry lobby floor

available to public. (The

level for safe, functional and

broader community.)

Is the entrance immediately

13m² canopied transitional

from a public street or is

space before the main door.

there a transitional outdoor space within the site before arriving at the building entrance?

Can the general public freely No. Security access is circulate through the site?

Penthouse journey to the COMMUNITY door

required at the ground floor entrance, and the café does not have direct access to the main building.

for purpose ? (Comfortably

exceeds

efficient movement. (5.8)

meets

within the shared spaces?

1420

metres dimension meetsand min. misses

misses

Loft floor allows for family

of 2m

not considered

outdoor dining activities. misses

not considered

Is there a level privacy/ security

threshold not considered Unsure,

from the

dimensions/ images it size

between with the commuity/ inside and outside? seems uneven plants air thicksolar street

door sliding frame.

quality

notDwelling: considered

social connectivity

of 1.8m

air quality

wellbeing

5. 2 Bedroom Dwelling: min.

SOLAR ACCESS:

1. 75% of the area of all regularly occupied spaces is

space?

6470

+ STUDY located misses on a balcony, the misses exceedsCOMMUNITY exceeds 2 BEDCOMMUNITY should provide an not considered notbalcony considered meets meets additional area of 1.5 square social commuity/ plants solar privacy/ air dimensions/ materiality commuity/ exceeds exceeds exceeds exceeds connectivity access qualityfor street Solar Access: The outdoor size street terrace allows plenty security of sunlight, however metres.

misses condenser located in the POS missesCOMMUNITY COMMUNITY

?

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5

exceeds

exceeds

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misses

misses

misses

misses

plants misses

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wellbeingair plants quality

meets meets meets providing shaded areas thatmeets are weather durable will allow the shared not space tonot considered considered be used more.

notfit considered not considered Is the POS size and shape Typical floor provides

enough space for a lazy chair dimensions/ dimensions/ commuity/commuity/ privacy/ privacy/ misses misses size size street street security security SHARED SPACES seat theMateriality: dwellings occupants or not small coffee material table. not considered Great use ofconsidered natural throughout the space. for purpose ? (Comfortably around a table)

Loft floor allows for family

dimensions/ dimensions/ privacy/

exceedsactivities. outdoor dining size size security

Is there a level threshold

None for the outdoor terrace.

shared space?

Sitting, BBQ opportunities, socialising/gathering food and beverages.

meets

misses

not considered exceeds exceeds

considered exceeds notexceeds

door sliding frame.

ENTRANCE ENTRANCE - COMING - COMING HOME HOME meets

All units provide accessdimensions/ to size

exceeds exceeds the balcony space from the misses misses meets INVESTIGATION meetsTypical floor’s living room. not considered not considered

from the main living space?

privacy/ security

ENTRANCE ENTRANCE - COMING - COMING HOME HOME meets

commuity/ street

meets

plants

POS to have convenient exceeds access from aexceeds living room.

air quality

misses misses meets BADS meets Living in High inDensity High Density not considered not considered

ENQUIRY 1. Provide communal open space that is usable throughout the year and in a range of SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: weather conditions. (2.2)

exceedsnot exceeds considered

ENTRANCE_COMING HOME

misses

Amenities Amenities

Retail Shops Retail Shops

misses

not considered not considered

size

solar access

materiality

e

not cons

privacy/ size security

privacy/ street security

street

plants misses

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PRIVATE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE OPEN terrace SPACE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE PRIVA Dimensions/Size: Dimensions/Size: The outdoor The outdoor terrace meets the meets minimum the minimum BADS requirement BADSPRIVATE requirement Wellbeing: T Can a for resident connect with a solid partition set Design windows and other communal for communal open No, space. open This space. exceeds Thisis exceeds the dimension/size the dimension/size criteriacriteria as BADS as was BADS was a lack of excee imm exceeds exceeds exceeds privacy a neighbour thethe POS ? exceeds between units. openings to balance issuedfrom after issued after Bravo the was Bravo constructed. was constructed.

PRIVATE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE PRIVATE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE PRIVA materials.

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A access access quality quality street street Community/Street: Community/Street: A cafe is A provided cafe is provided onsecurity the ground onsecurity the ground floor forfloor the for public. the public.

More More considered consideredwalkway not considered not considered not consider n separate separate lift ornot external lift ornot external walkway could be could provided be provided to access to the access terrace. the terrace. shared shared facilities facilities that arethat accessible are accessible by the pubic by thecould pubicbe could provided be provided such assuch localas local plants plants solar solar air air materiality materiality dimensions/ dimensions/ commuity/commuity/ privacy/ privacy/ retail. retail. access access quality quality street street security Community/Street: Community/Street: A cafe is A provided cafesize is provided onsize the ground onsecurity the ground floor forfloor the for public. the public.

More More shared shared facilities facilities that arethat accessible are accessible by the pubic by thecould pubicbe could provided be provided such assuch localas local retail. retail.

SHARED SPACES Retail Shops Retail Shops

PRI

mee Community/Street: T solar surrounding materiality areas. excee access

HOME_PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

OBSERVATIONS OBSERVATIONS

Amenities Amenities

not cons

materiality

solar materiality materiality access

ENTRANCE ENTRANCE - COMING - COMING HOME HOME

misses

meets

solar air

informal surveillance. (5.6) provide usability and amenity. (3.2) b) Yes, the café entrance SHARED SHARED SPACESSPACES SHARED SHARED SPACESSPACES meets meets meets meets isa.glazed and north · Rooftop communal open spaces provide Café - eating, drinking and Rooms of 9 m width or less Developments with 40 or plants dimensions/ privacy/ commuity/ size street security opportunity for good solar access, however, orientated. socialising MENTAL/PHYSICAL Is the POS directly accessed exceeds Yes. exceeds POS exceeds to have convenient exceeds have ceiling height of at least more dwellings should misses misses misses misses provide a minimum area ofthey require careful design to prevent off a living space? b. Seating, covered BBQ area, 2.7 m.

HEALTH accessmeets from a meets living room. meets meets not considered not considered not considered not considered communal open space of 2.5undesirable exposure to wind, rain and heat socialising/gathering.

A biophilia plan is developed square metres per dwellingduring summer.

Rooms of greater than 9 m provides sufficient dimensions/ dimensions/ thatcommuity/ commuity/

What is the utilisation of the For the outdoor terrace;

solar access

plants plants solar solar Safe & Healthy Living inexceeds High air Density air materiality materiality access access quality quality

commuity/commuity/ privacy/ street street security

meets

Unsure, from the images it ENTRANCE ENTRANCE - COMING - COMING HOME HOME between inside and outside? seems uneven with the thick

Is the POS directly accessed

plants air

access quality quality SHARED SPACES

not considered not considered

OBSERVATIONS OBSERVATIONS

unit for the café.

e

8POS square metres, and Min. Dimensions/Size: Th to have convenient ENTRANCE - COMING HOME dimension of 2m. requirements of BAD PRIVATE OPEN SPACE room.

EXPERIENTIAL EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES QUALITIES Plants: Although planting and greenery is provided on the terrace, there access couldfrom be a living requirements, howe 6. 3+ Bedroom Dwelling: living room.

Typical floor’s opportunities for residents toexceeds be involved in planting and vegetation by allowing exceeds basic activities such min.

12 square metres, and exceeds exceeds study also can access the them to grown their ownCOMMUNITY garden/vegetables.

This could be managed by giving COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMM meets meets PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIFIC TECHNICAL TECHNICAL DATA DATA min.

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES QUALITIES meets PROJECT meets dimension of 2.4m. EXPERIENTIAL private open space. each floor a desginated area for planting, and therefore enhancing a sense of Privacy/Security: Vis Is there an air conditioner Yes. (From provided images) If a cooling or heating unit is 1 BED community. spaces of the dwellin

METHODOLOGY

parking.

Can the general public freely No. Security access is

plants

min. 8 square

metres, and Min. dimension

materiality

access

not considered

4. Studio/1 Bedroom misses

commuity/ street

privacy/ security

Is the POS directly accessed All units provide access to ENTRANCE - COMING HOME OPEN SPACE from the main living space?PRIVATE the balcony space from the PROJECT PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIFIC TECHNICAL TECHNICAL DATA DATA

SHARED SPACES

or 250 square metres, width have ceiling height MATERIALITY: 1. Use of products that haveofbeen independently whichever is lesser. at least m plus at leastsuspected a) Yes. the main verified to2.75 be free of many hazards.

0.15 m forlead, everymercury-containing, 3 m over 9 material used on the 2. Asbestos, Isocyanatea. 46.96 m² Provide clear delineation of Space Space Public Circulation Public Circulation m. OutdoorOutdoor terrace is natural based polyurethane products, halogenated flameand b. 250m² public, communal timber; this is used on retardants, perfluorinated compounds, Ureaprivate open spaces to Rooms that provide a full The outdoor terrace is next to encourage access andPublic use by Circulation the floor, seating, formaldehyde, restriction or ban in all OutdoorPhthalate, Outdoor Space Space Public Circulation wall view to the outdoors or 1615 a private dwelling. all residents. (2.4) planting box, dividers material and equipment applied. an atrium space (with at least 1 BED to residential area and 3. At least 50% of interior finishes, furnishings and twice the ceiling height of the Yes, the outdoor terrace is + STUDY canopy. built in furniture have Declare label, health product located at the opposite end to room) have a minimum multiple private dwelling b) Yes. Timber is used declaration, Anyofmethod accepted in USGBC’s LEED ceiling height 2.75 m for a entries to access shared the lift on a dwelling floor. as main material. v4 MR transparency. roomcredit, widthto of advocate 12 m plus material at space?

This requires people to pass 4. High-touch smooth, corrosion resistant least 0.15 m surfaces for every are 4.5 m the units on level 7 to access 12 m. andover easily sanitized to maintain cleanliness. use of the shared space. materials or procedures that clean surfaces by reacting Are bathrooms and kitchens There is a private bathroom to or disrupting microbes.

MATERIALITY: a) Do the materials contribute to /making What is the size capacityaof connection nature shared spaces to (pax/m2) within the built Are any shared spaces environment? adjacent to private b) Is timber used in the dwellings? design of shared Do residents have to pass spaces?

ENTRANCE_COMING HOME included within the shared 1200

meets

around a table)

misses

and min. dimension of 3m. meets 3. Rooftop exceeds area: 10 square

seat the dwellings occupants or small coffee table.

public art.

What activities take place

2 BED

meets

enough space for a lazy chair public art. exceeds

2. POS at podium/similar metres. base level:SPACES 15 square metres exceeds SHARED

Safe & Healthy Safe WELL & Healthy Living study also can access the SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY misses PRIVATE misses misses misses OPEN SPACE privacy/ PRIVATE SPACE solar plants OPEN plants dimensions/ dimensions/ commuity/commuity/ air air privacy/ private open space. access quality quality size size street security security Safe & street Healthy Living Living in High inbuilding Density High Density Does private open spacenot considered Yes, North facing units Safe & Healthy Use setbacks to notthe considered not considered not considered following: human delightm daylight, but most of natural daylight / from windows, including shielding designs, baffles, 2. Locate communal open space in areas that How are the shared spaces a. Café located at ground Provide mail boxes and The Commons, Nightingale / rise exceeds exceeds have views to the low allow for views and outlook provide outlook and a visual celebration of culture, the area is uncovered. controls and dimmable glass. parcel post facilities close towill have minimal overshadowing from sunlight and shade? solar plants plants dimensions/ dimensions/ commuity/commuity/ air air privacy/ privacy/ Breathe Architecture distributed within the floor access quality quality size units size street street security security street connection? field. Southmeets facing have connection from ameets dwelling The space isterrace unlikely to 7, celebration of spirit, b) Do indoor shared surrounding buildings. (3.1) project? the building entries in a wellb. Outdoor on level celebration of place, SHARED SHARED SPACES SPACES SHARED SHARED SPACES SPACES its context and allowing views out to the city.

SHAREDtoSPACES used onthrough a bad a spaces have good solar be lit and weather protected 3. When locating communal open space to accessible meaningful integration of 2 BED for visual relief. (1.15) misses misses achieve winter sun, also select the location to weather day. orientation? area, with potential for residential floor.

SOLAR ACCESS:

2 BED

meaningful integration of

6650

Multigeneration Living.

Student, Residential, Owner

17600mm / 17m

celebration of place,

9560

Dwelling typology ( i.e.

No. of and lift capacity.

Route to lift

configurations, typically in

within 0.8km walking

lifts.

MATERIALITY: a) Do the materials Width of circulation from contribute to making a front door to lifts. connection to nature within the built Depth ofenvironment? waiting space in b) Areofthere front lifts.frequent High Touch Surfaces?

celebration of spirit,

exceeds SHARED SPACES Is the POS size and shape fit Typical floor provides

2

Design align with What type of shared spaces a)a.Retail a) Do external shared 7.5 principle m of view windows External shared space within features intended for all the are provided? b.Outdoor terraceto has direct access spaces have access to 2. Effectively managing disruptive glare emanating

SHA

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No. of dwellings.

live inner-city for 108 Flexi Apartments

established shopping strips.

following: human delight

6. meets 3+ Bedroom Dwelling: BADS min. 12 square metres, and

WELL

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21200

or students who choose to

complimentary access to

entrance.

dimension of 2m. exceeds

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near the main educational

smaller sites. Varied site

features intended for all the

of 1.8m 5. 2 Bedroom Dwelling:HOME min.

ENTRANCE - COMING 8 square metres, and Min.

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With the building located

Lower rise buildings on

front door of building

metres, and Min. dimension

meets

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Dwelling: min. 8 square

80m²) SHARED SPACES

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4. Studio/1

social connectivity Bedroom

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Before entering building access to water,

Design principle align with

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min. dimension

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divided as; 1 Bed / 1 Bed +

Neighbourhood Centres -

walkout stations, trails,

ENTRANCE_COMING HOME

Distance from public street to 1700mm

Distance from entry door to

Design windows and openings in corridors to respond to the site context. (5.9) · Design the type, placement and size of windows to respond to access to sunlight and daylight, surrounding BADS buildings, view opportunities and outlook, informal Guidance to building entry surveillance to public and and circulation communal areas, natural and 1.cross Provide clear sightlines ventilation and any from the foyer the street so adjacent noiseto sources.

of 2m

materiality

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Yes. The dwellings are

into smaller groupings?

rise built form on larger sites, and an active public realm.

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Is the population divided

Activity Centres - Medium

Park with playgrounds,

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CANADA LANE 1. 75% of the area of all regularly occupied spaces is within 7.5 m of view windows 2. Effectively managing disruptive glare emanating from windows, including shielding designs, baffles, controls and WELL dimmable glass.

solar access

misses min. dimension of 2.4m. principle align with POS Sizean( Dimensions ) not considered Typical balcony - 6470mm x Design Guide to private open unit spaceis Is there air conditioner Yes. (From provided images) If aDensity cooling or heating not considered into communal open & Healthy Living inDATA High PROJECTSafe SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES features intended for all the located Length 1. POS at ground located in the POS 2100mm or 1790mm ( 5onnatural a balcony, the space to improve the outlook into and condenser from / Width social wellbeing solar plants dimensions/ privacy/ commuity/ materiality air following: human delight 14m²) floor level: 25 square metres connectivity access quality size security balcony should provide an ? street the communal open space.

(2.7) COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 4840 and min. dimension 3m.

Loft - 7040mm x 4840mm (31- celebration of culture, additional area of 1.5ofsquare

and easily sanitized to maintain cleanliness. use of 1. Indoor smoking ban and the use of e-cigarette is dimensions/ materials or procedures that clean surfaces by reacting size prohibited to or disrupting microbes.

2. Smoking banPELHAM at rooftops STREET and other regularly occupied exterior building space.

3. Buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that PRIVATE OPEN SPACE are 30 percent higher than typically provided in all regularly occupied spaces. exceeds 4. Provide operable window or mechanically meets ventilated to meet critical air quality, minimising exposure to Volatile organic compounds indoor. misses 5. Proper filtration is provided to remove coarse or finenot considered particles from weather, dust, traffic and localized dimensions/ size pollutant sources that may cause respiratory irritations.

6. Isolation of indoor pollution sources in separate rooms or exhausted cabinets. Including bathrooms, office equipment, cleaning room.

7. Combustion-based fireplaces, stoves, space-heaters, ranges and ovens are forbidden in regularly occupied spaces.

CANADA LANE 8. Interior finishes/ sealant/furniture choice/insulation must be carefully selected to allow space to meet WELL Air Quality Standards feature, have low rate of VOC. (pg.29) 9. Proper filtration is provided to remove coarse or fine particles fromWELL weather, dust, traffic and localized BADS

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SOLAR ACCESS: a) Yes, the entrance lobby is mainly finished with glazing. b) Yes, natural light is provided at 3 points, both ends of the corridor and at the fire escape zone.

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misses

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1 BED + STUDY

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Building typology, ( Tower,

1 BED + STUDY

compounds indoor.

SOLAR ACCESS: a) Is there natural daylight in the entry lobby? b) Is there natural daylight in typical corridors?

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Population of total project 7800

1 BED + STUDY

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Can the general public freely stop, No. Security access is which carries Routeare 1, at commercial and a strong diversity and flexibility circulate through the site? required at16, theConsolidating ground floor 3, 5, 6, 64, 67 and 72. Neighbourhood walkability, urban character. the3A, forefront. entrance, and the does The project alsocafe the vision toiscreate a vibrant access to and use of mass not have and direct to the approximately aaccess 15 minute precinct streetscapes at a transit, active transportation main building. walk to Melbourne Central can encourages more crucial transport corridor.

Station. physical activities promote a 230 pp active lifestyle.

Midrise Residential Tower.

1 BED + STUDY LIFTS

5. Provide operable window or 1 BED BED mechanically ventilated+ 1STUDY to meet + STUDY critical air quality, minimising exposure to Volatile organic

plants

not considered Integrate landscaping

and other edible 2.

Asbestos, lead,plants. mercury-containing, Isocyanate2. Outdoor space have at least halogenated 25% of the project based polyurethane products, flame site area features either landscaped groundsUreaor rooftop retardants, perfluorinated compounds, gardens accessible to building occupants and formaldehyde, Phthalate, restriction or ban in at all minimum 70% planting. applied. material and equipment Indoor or potted plants cover at least 3. At leasthave 50% wall of interior finishes, furnishings and1% of floor area per floor, plant wall floor,product covering built in furniture have A Declare label,per health a wall area equal or greater than 2%inofUSGBC’s the floor LEED area, declaration, Any method accepted or covering thetolargest of the available walls, v4 MR credit, advocate material transparency. whichever is greater.

4.

High-touch surfaces are smooth, corrosion resistant

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA Is the entrance immediately

cross ventilation and any 4. Buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that are adjacent noise sources.

30 percent higher than typically provided in all regularly occupied spaces.

2 BED

AIR QUALITY: a) The main residence shared space is outdoors only. b) Unlikely, the terrace is located at level 7, which is high enough to avoid strong pollutants from the street.

The cafe has a one person limit door opening. c) No window opening opportunities at the ground floor cafe.

Unknown mechanically.

1470

to be international students,

distance of the building. the building.

connection ventilation?to nature within the built environment? b) Are there frequent High 2 BED Touch Surfaces?

AIR QUALITY: a) Are the shared spaces outdoors or indoors? b) Are there any pollutants from the street or the project site on the Shared Space? c) Do indoor shared spaces have good natural ventilation?

the floor, seating, planting box, dividers to residential area and canopy. b) Yes. Timber is used as main material.

and min. dimension of 3m.

3. Rooftop area: 10 square misses

exceeds

duringmisses summer.

Provides occupants space, infrastructure 1. Use of products thatwith havethe been independently and toolstonecessary growsuspected and harvest vegetables verified be free ofto many hazards.

1030

Vehicular Entry

demographic is most likely

Argyle Square

spaces?

1700

Core

swimming swimmingpools poolsisisprovided provided Residential Neighbourhoods Unistar within Low within 0.8km 0.8kmwalking walking distance of rise residential

site context. (5.9) · Design the type, placement and size of windows to respond to access to sunlight and daylight, surrounding

buildings, view opportunities and outlook, informal within the project boundary, surveillance to public and external to the building. communal areas, natural and AIR QUALITY: 1. Signage is present to indicate cross Design windows and and any openings ventilation a) No - from observing the a smoking ban and hazards of in corridors to sources. respond to the adjacent noise plan - no operable openings smoking within 7.5m of all site context. (5.9) MATERIALITY: 1.

High-touch surfaces are are provided apart from entrance. · Design the type, placement a) Yes, Mechanically a selection of natural 2. smooth, resistant PELHAM corrosion STREET doors.

Facilities or materials thatand and size of windows to respond materials easilytosanitized to maintain to access to sunlight and unknown.are used - a natural able capture particulates stoned floor and timber wall from cleanliness. useshoes of materials b) Unknown, no operable occupant at all or daylight, surrounding grille procedures thatentrances. clean surfaces 1 BED patterning.

1 BED 1 BED 1 BED 1 BED buildings, view opportunities windows were observed regularly used + STUDY + STUDY + STUDY + STUDY + STUDY b) Yes, the entrance door, byMain reacting to or disrupting from the plans.

Mechanically 3. entrance provides door and outlook, informal lifts and shared space door is microbes.

BED unknown. system to slow the movement surveillance to public 2and not an automated opening. of air from outdoors to indoor. communal areas, natural and

1640

ogram

precinct of Parkville, the

within 7.5healthy, m of view windows access to fresh and 2. Effectively foods managing nutrient-rich and allows disruptive glare individuals to beemanating more engaged from food windows, including with production processes. shielding designs, baffles, for 2.

Provides opportunities

G IM E P A LA G E CE O H F CAOL D FE ER

near the main educational

1. 75% of the area ofcultivation all Design windows and openings Gardening or the regularly occupied spaces is in corridors to respond to the of produce and herbs increases

mainly finished with the main entrance andglazing. b) Yes, natural light is natural planting is continued provided 3 points,corridor. both within theatentrance ends of the corridor and at the fire escape zone.

PLANTS: MATERIALITY: Yes, the main outdoor a) Yes. terrace provides material used on natural the plantingisopportunities. terrace natural b) Unknown. timber; this is used on

they require meets careful design to prevent undesirable exposure to wind, rain and heat BADS

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basemeets level: 15 square metres

and notmetres considered

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orientated.

meaningful integration of

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With the building located

complimentary access toaccess established shopping strips. water, complimentary to gyms, gyms, playing playingfields fieldsor or

SOLAR ACCESS: PLANTS: Yes, there is a a) Yes, the entrance lobbytois vertical garden adjacent

PLANTS: MATERIALITY: shared spaces a) Do the materials provide a verdant green contribute to making a experience? connection to nature b) Can the residents within built grow their own plants or environment? participate a in the b) Is timberin used neighbourhood design of sharedgarden?

weather day. b) Yes, the café entrance is glazed and north

street

misses

public art.

EN

2. POS at podium/similar exceeds

not considered

3. When locating communal open space to achieve winter sun, also select the location to provide usability- COMING and amenity.

(3.2) ENTRANCE HOME · Rooftop communal open spaces provide opportunity exceeds for good solar access, however,

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Study / 2 Bed / 3 Bed.

AIR QUALITY: a) Does the building entry lobby have natural MATERIALITY: ventilation? a) Do materials b) Do the typical building contributehave to making corridors naturala

size securityfrom will have minimal overshadowing surrounding buildings. (3.1)

celebration of place,

1. POS at natural ground COMMUNITY floor level: 25 square metres and min. dimension of 3m.

celebration of spirit,

meets

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BADS

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into smaller groupings?

walkout stations, trails, smaller sites. Varied site 2. Park with playgrounds, Yahveh Asian access to water, typically in walkout stations, trails, accessconfigurations, to Grocery

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Yes. The dwellings are

exposure to Volatile organic WELL compounds indoor.

controls and dimmable glass. human-nature interactions

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Is the population divided

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A

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IM

diversity and flexibility are at

SOLAR ACCESS: PLANTS: Do external entry a) Is there natural daylight in walkways and lobbies the entryalobby? provide verdant green b) Is there natural daylight in experience? typical corridors?

(2.2) 2. Locate communal open space in areas that dimensions/ privacy/ commuity/

The space is unlikely to be used on a bad

following: human delight

CONNECTIVITY Guide to private open space& MENTAL HEALTH

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density not considered weather conditions.

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA spaces have good solar orientation?

occupied spaces.

5. Provide operable window or mechanically ventilated to meet critical air quality, minimising

exceeds

1. Provide communal open space that is usablemisses throughout the year and in a range of

SHARED SPACE

spaces have access to natural daylight / sunlight and shade? b) Do indoor shared

1. 75% of the area of all regularly occupied spaces is a) External shared space within 7.5 m of view windows has direct access to 2. Effectively managing disruptive glare emanating daylight, but most of from windows, including shielding designs, baffles, the area is uncovered. controls and dimmable glass.

features intended for all the

80m²) exceeds

meets

SOLAR ACCESS:

BADS

Loft - 7040mm x 4840mm (31- celebration of culture,

particles from weather, dust, traffic and localized

SOLAR ACCESS: a) Do external shared

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Community is a place that's

village”, offering a rich mix

daylight, surrounding buildings, view opportunities

INVESTIGATION

2100mm or 1790mm ( 5COMMUNITY 14m²)

COMMUNITY

CO

not con

EXPERIENTIAL Design principle align with Typical balcony - 6470mm x QUALITIES

Length / Width

WELL Air Quality Standards feature, have low rate of VOC. (pg.29) 9. Proper filtration is provided to remove coarse or fine

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Conceived as a “vertical

and size of windows to respond to access to sunlight and

windows were observed regularly used entrances. from the plans. Mechanically 3. Main entrance provides door and outlook, informal unknown. system to slow the movement surveillance to public and of air from outdoors to indoor. communal areas, natural and

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8. Interior finishes/ sealant/furniture choice/insulation must be carefully selected to allow space to meet

site context. (5.9) · Design the type, placement

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plan - no operable openings are provided apart from

BADS

‘Community’ ?

ranges and ovens are forbidden in regularly occupied spaces.

lobby have natural ventilation?

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What is the definition of

external to the building.

1. Signage is present to indicate Design windows and openings a smoking ban and hazards of in corridors to respond to the

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES

WELL

office equipment, cleaning room.

7. Combustion-based fireplaces, stoves, space-heaters,

AIR QUALITY: a) No - from observing the

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human-nature interactions within the project boundary,

AIR QUALITY: a) Does the building entry

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2. Smoking ban at rooftops and other regularly occupied exterior building space.

3. Buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that are 30 percent higher than typically provided in all

street or the project site is located at level 7, which is high enough to regularly occupied spaces. on the Shared Space? avoid strong pollutants 4. Provide operable window or mechanically c) Do indoor shared ventilated to meet critical air quality, minimising from the street. spaces have good exposure to Volatile organic compounds indoor.

The cafe has a one natural ventilation?

5. Proper filtration is provided to remove coarse or fine person limit door particles from weather, dust, traffic and localized opening.

BADS

1. Gardening or the cultivation of produce and herbs increases

1. Indoor smoking ban and the use of e-cigarette is prohibited

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4. ADDITIONAL DIAGRAMMING ENQUIRY

AIR QUALITY:

a) Are the shared spaces a) The main residence outdoors or indoors? shared space is b) Are there any outdoors only. pollutants from the b) Unlikely, the terrace

2100

AIR QUALITY:

1060

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minimum 70% planting.

3. Indoor have wall or potted plants cover at least 1% of floor area per floor, A plant wall per floor, covering a wall area equal or greater than 2% of the floor area,

IENTIAL QUALITIES

IENTIAL QUALITIES

the communal open space. (2.7)

SHARED SHARED SPACES SPACES

/

misses

not considered

commuity/ 5. OBSERVATIONS street

privacy/ security

plants

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air quality

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

ENTRANCE_COMING HOME / EXPERITENTIAL QUALITIES

ENTRANCE - COMING HOME

2

ENTRANCE - COMING HOME exceeds

meets

meets

misses

misses

not considered

not considered plants

commuity/ street

air quality

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

PELHAM STREET

SHARED SPACES

SHARED SPACES

Plants: Planting is provided in the corridor entry. It could be carried through the entrie corridor/walkway to the lift waiting area.

ENTRANCE_COMING HOME

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

2 BED

1 BED + STUDY

exceeds

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

2 BED

exceeds

2 BED

meets Air Quality: Could provide opporunities for natural ventilation in the entrymeets corridor and unit corridors through operable windows or screens.

1 BED + STUDY

LIFTS

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

CANADA LANE

misses

privacy/ security

misses

not consideredcorridors currently allow solar access on each end. not considered Solar Access: Dwelling The facing air and the space is fully glazed. commuity/ ground floor entrance is north plants solar materiality street

quality

access

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social connectivity METHODOLOGY

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OUTCOME

SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING REPORT - BRAVO CASE STUDY

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Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY

KEY

RMIT x HAYBALL

BRAVO

121 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053

Located close to the Educational precincts of the University of Melbourne and RMIT. Within the 20min zone, the project has access to public transport, key leisure center and everyday needs, and it also adjacent to public parks.

Location: Type: No. of buildings: No. of Units:

No. of Storey: Year:

4

Carlton Mid-rise Residential 1 108 - 1 & 2 Bedrooms 5 - Penthouse 5 - Duplexes 11 2014

PELHAM STREET

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

LIFTS

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

Ground Floor

1. Residential Foyer 2. Retail Tenancy 3. Bicycle Store 4. Car Stackers 5. 2Services BED

PELHAM STREET

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

2 BED 2 BED

2 BED

2 BED

2 BED

2 BED

2 BED 1 BED + STUDY

CANADA LANE

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

LIFTS

HOME_PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Materiality

Interaction/Social Connectivity

Circulation/ Journey

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

CANADA LANE

Bravo Apartments - North Elevation

Typical Floor Plan

North Elevation

Bravo Apartments - Level 1 / Typical Plan

Bravo Apartments - Level 1 / Typical Plan

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OBSERVATIONS PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA ENQUIRY What is the definition of ‘Community’ ?

INVESTIGATION

WELL

Central City - Often a tower

promote and improve

and podium found in central

human health and wellbeing. city areas. Highly

Conceived as a “vertical

COMMUNITY

meets

available to public. (The

setbacks to the street and other boundaries.

renovated buildings

There is a café on the ground floor, accessible to the public.

broader community.) from the public street or is

The main door entrance is arrived with a small covered

there a transitional outdoor

zone, immediately from

space within the site before

public path at a street off the

arriving at the building entrance?

XD Fresh - Fruit and Vegetable Store Lincoln Square/ Swanston St Tram Stop Yahveh Asian Grocery Argyle Square

Program

Core

Unistar Convenience Store

Vehicular Entry

exceeds

misses

misses

not considered not considered Community/street: Although Bravo has a cafe on the ground floor, more retail opportunities and building embedded facilities such as a gym can promote a dimensions/ privacy/ commuity/ sizethe greater street security community. healthier lifestyle for residents and

SHARED SPACES 5 Sky Townhouse - Internal double storey - Generous private open space

main road. This street

required at the ground floor

plants

deep soil areasmeets and canopy trees (Table D2) 2. Where the deep soil

meets

engaged with food

standard cannot be met due misses

production processes.

to the urban context,

human-nature interactions

dimensions/ size

canopy cover. (4.6) · Planting over structures and green facades and roofs landscape into small or

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AIR QUALITY: Does the project make a positive contribution to the air

exceeds meets

AIR QUALITY: Yes, in terms Signage, visible from pickof planning, the parking

constrained sites.

up, drop-off and parking

entrance is not at the main pedestrian street, avoiding

vehicle engines on for more

car exhaust at the entrance

than 30 seconds is

open space)

area.

exceeds meets

prohibited. Smoking ban around the building.

misses not considered

SOLAR ACCESS: Does the

SOLAR ACCESS: Yes, with

project respect the solar

the building's location at an

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

misses not considered

accessibility to neighbouring east-west linear block inbuildings and streets?

air quality

between two buildings, the

wellbeing

dimensions/ size

massing of Bravo vertically is set down at the east end, to allow sun to enter the West end and allow views to the park.

MATERIALITY: Do the

SHARED SPACES

exceeds

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

meets

Use of products that have

materials contribute to

been independently verified

making a connection to

to be free of many suspected

nature within the built

hazards.

SHARED SPACES

environment?

not considered

commuity/ street

plants

air quality

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

wellbeing

Plants: The planting provided on street level promotes greenery to passers-by ENTRANCE - COMING HOME ENTRANCE - COMING HOME and the general community.

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areas indicates idling with

quality of the community? ( Parking exhaust, verdant

privacy/ security

exceeds

exceeds

Air Quality: Enclose the main entry and reposition outdoor seating away from meets meets street parking to avoid poor air quality.

misses south facing dwellings. The site of Bravo limits this misses Solar Access: Avoid direct not considered opportunity. not considered

privacy/ security

not have direct access to the

misses

not considered

plants

commuity/ street

air quality

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

SHARED SPACES

wellbeing

SHARED SPACES

exceeds

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

meets

COMMUNITY

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

ENQUIRY

INVESTIGATION

17600mm / 17m

lifts.

Varies: 1150mm Door/

WELL

No.

Is there easy accessibility to public transport services?

Yes, the project is located in front of the Lincoln Square/Swanston St tram stop, which carries Route 1, 3, 3A, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.

The project is also approximately a 15 minute walk to Melbourne Central Station.

OBSERVATIONS CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH

COMMUNITY

exceeds

COMMUNITY

exceeds

meets

exceeds

meets

misses

meets

misses

not considered

misses not considered

not considered dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

commuity/ street

plants

air quality

7800

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exceeds

meets

meets

misses

misses

not considered

not considered dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

solar access

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exceeds

plants

commuity/ street

SHARED SPACES

air quality

SHARED SPACES

social connectivity

materiality

wellbeing

Social Connectivity: Bravo offers easy access to a public cafe and transport, as ENTRANCE - COMING HOME well as other social activities like parks. exceeds

Wellbeing: The project has no embedded community programs. A hybrid nature meets or direct relationships with other programs such as childcare or sports facilities would promote healthy living and wellbeing beyond the project. misses

not considered solar access

social connectivity

materiality

wellbeing

SHARED SPACES

exceeds

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

meets

and the entry lobby floor level for safe, functional and

13m² canopied transitional

from a public street or is

space before the main door.

efficient movement. (5.8)

there a transitional outdoor space within the site before arriving at the building entrance?

Can the general public freely No. Security access is circulate through the site?

required at the ground floor entrance, and the café does not have direct access to the main building.

1700

1030

1900

1615

1 BED + STUDY 2 BED

1200 1420

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

meets

meets

Living in High Density

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

misses

misses

not considered plants

wellbeing

air quality

solar access

wellbeing

dimensions/

privacy/

commuity/

exceeds

COMMUNITY

misses

meets

commuity/ street

privacy/ security

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materiality

social connectivity

wellbeing

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

misses

not considered

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA COMMUNITY

plants

air quality

solar access

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privacy/ security

air quality

solar access

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

misses

not considered plants

commuity/ street

air quality

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

wellbeing

not considered dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

SOLAR ACCESS: SOLAR ACCESS: 1. 75% of the area of all a) Is there natural daylight in a) Yes, the entrance lobby is regularly occupied spaces is mainly finished with glazing. within 7.5 m of view windows the entry lobby? b) Is there natural daylight in b) Yes, natural light is 2. Effectively managing typical corridors? provided at 3 points, both disruptive glare emanating ends of the corridor and at from windows, including the fire escape zone. shielding designs, baffles, controls and dimmable glass.

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES

commuity/ street

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1. Signage is present to indicate a smoking ban and hazards of smoking within 7.5m of all entrance.

2. Facilities or materials that able to capture particulates from occupant shoes at all regularly used entrances.

3. Main entrance provides door system to slow the movement of air from outdoors to indoor.

4. Buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that are 30 percent higher than typically provided in all regularly occupied spaces.

5. Provide operable window or mechanically ventilated to meet critical air quality, minimising exposure to Volatile organic compounds indoor.

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dimensions/ size

air quality

solar access

commuity/ street

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exceeds meets

ENQUIRY What type of shared spaces

INVESTIGATION a.Retail

are provided?

b.Outdoor terrace a. Café located at ground

distributed within the project?

floor b. Outdoor terrace on level 7, accessible through a residential floor.

What activities take place within the shared spaces?

WELL

celebration of culture, celebration of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful integration of public art.

area, with potential for informal surveillance. (5.6)

Design windows and openings in corridors to respond to the site context. (5.9) · Design the type, placement and size of windows to respond to access to sunlight and daylight, surrounding buildings, view opportunities and outlook, informal surveillance to public and communal areas, natural and cross ventilation and any adjacent noise sources.

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

2 BED

SHARED SPACES

2 BED

exceeds meets 2 BED 1 BED + STUDY LIFTS

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

1 BED + STUDY

misses not considered

1 BED + STUDY

dimensions/ size

5

CANADA LANE

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

COMMUNITY

exceeds

privacy/ security

misses

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

misses

meets exceeds

meets exceeds

Privacy/Security: Access to the outdoor terrace could be reconsidered, as meets meets missesthrough a residential corridor to get to the shared space. misses A residents have to walk consideredwalkway could be provided to access the terrace. not considered separate lift ornot external misses

misses

dimensions/

commuity/

privacy/

not considered

size streetfloor for the public. More Community/Street: A cafe is provided onsecurity the ground dimensions/ commuity/ shared facilities that are accessible by theprivacy/ pubic could be provided such as local size street security retail.

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solar access

materiality

OBSERVATIONS

b) Do indoor shared spaces have good solar orientation?

SOLAR ACCESS: 1. 75% of the area of all regularly occupied spaces is a) External shared space within 7.5 m of view windows has direct access to 2. Effectively managing disruptive glare emanating daylight, but most of from windows, including shielding designs, baffles, the area is uncovered. controls and dimmable glass.

The space is unlikely to be used on a bad weather day. b) Yes, the café entrance is glazed and north

1. Provide communal open space that is usable throughout the year and in a range of weather conditions. (2.2) 2. Locate communal open space in areas that will have minimal overshadowing from surrounding buildings. (3.1) 3. When locating communal open space to achieve winter sun, also select the location to provide usability and amenity. (3.2) · Rooftop communal open spaces provide opportunity for good solar access, however,

orientated.

privacy/ security

commuity/ street

plants

air quality

solar access

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Do the shared spaces

Yes. The ground floor cafe 1. Provides building occupants with

support a fully diverse

is easily accessible for

spectrum of people

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

meets

misses

misses

dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

commuity/ street Solar

misses

plants

air

solar

not considered

materiality

qualityfor access Access: The outdoor terrace allows plenty of sunlight, however providing shaded areas that are weather durable will allow the shared space to be used more.

Materiality: Great use of natural material throughout the space.

anybody in the

for people with disabilities.

wellbeing

MATERIALITY: a) Yes. the main material used on the terrace is natural timber; this is used on

to residential area and canopy.

3. At least 50% of interior finishes, furnishings and built in furniture have Declare label, health product

b) Yes. Timber is used as main material.

declaration, Any method accepted in USGBC’s LEED v4 MR credit, to advocate material transparency.

4. High-touch surfaces are smooth, corrosion resistant and easily sanitized to maintain cleanliness. use of materials or procedures that clean surfaces by reacting

SHARED SPACES

wellbeing

No, a separate entrance is

shared with public uses?

provided for the café.

solar access

materiality

OBSERVATIONS

social connectivity

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density wellbeing

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exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

3. Provides opportunities for human-nature interactions within the project boundary, external to the building.

4. Integration of meaningful artwork in entrances and all regularly occupied space greater than 18m2.

COMMUNITY

misses

misses

not considered dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

SHARED SPACES

not considered plants

commuity/ street

air quality

solar access

SHARED SPACES

exceeds meets

meets

misses

meets

Wellbeing: The building entry has many biophilic features from material finishes, misses natural light to planting.

This would enhance the wellbeing of the residents.

misses not considered dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

commuity/ street

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

wellbeing

SPACES Social Connectivity:SHARED A bench is provided outside the main entry for waiting.

The footpath outside the building could be designed to provide more seating exceeds opportunities as it currently seems disconnected.

exceeds

not considered

social connectivity

materiality

not considered plants

air quality

solar access

materiality

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

social connectivity

wellbeing

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

exceeds

exceeds

exceeds

meets

meets

meets

exceeds meets

misses

misses

air quality

solar access

social connectivity

materiality

misses

misses

not considered dimensions/ size

not considered plants

privacy/ security

commuity/ street

not considered plants

air quality

solar access

materiality

social connectivity

wellbeing

wellbeing

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exceeds

exceeds

meets

plants

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meets

misses

misses

Safe & Healthy not Living in High Density considered commuity/ street

privacy/ security

SHARED SPACES

BADS

solar access

OBSERVATIONS

materiality

SHARED SPACES

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Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

not considered

air quality

exceeds

social connectivity

wellbeing

SHARED SPACES

project owner includes casually apparent

residents to come together fruits and vegetables. and they are surrounded with natural motifs to encourage green living.

2. Design principle align with features intended for all the following: human

Communal open space wellbeing of occupants and provides for a range of informal and active recreational uses.

delight celebration of culture, celebration

Communal open space helps

of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful

establish a sense of

integration of public art.

community in apartment

3. Employs prominent designs and

developments and improves

appealing aesthetics to promote the use of safety and security.

Are long distance

Yes, there are extended

extended views available? views out to the city.

stairs and walking paths and to discourage reliance on elevators.

4. Provides onsite fitness programs, dedicated exercise spaces is provided at least 18.6 m2 per regular building

wellbeing

occupant. Equipment may includes combination of cardiorespiratory and muscle strengthening exercise equipment Are there a variety of No, only an outdoor shared spaces for quiet vs. terrace is provided. There in a quantity that would allow use of at loud activities, small and are no meeting rooms or least 1% of regular building occupant. larger gatherings?

quite/small areas provided. Depending on the residential community, the terrace may be loud or quiet.

5. Provides opportunities for human-

nature interactions within the building through lighting, space layout,

meets

misses not considered

dimensions/ size

environmental elements, nature's pattern.

6. Areas greater than 1,860 m2 provide a

commuity/ street

privacy/ security

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 1900

25890

exceeds

plants

air quality

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 12670

7800

19200

meets

exceeds meets

misses

misses

1200

not considered

not considered dimensions/ size

privacy/ security

commuity/ street

plants

air quality

solar access

materiality

social connectivity

wellbeing

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE Social Connectivity: The flexible nature of the outdoor terrace allows for a range of activities to take place such as social gatherings or quiet reading. Covered areas exceeds however, would enhance the space’s use. meets

solar access

Wellbeing: The outdoor shared space allows for fresh air and socialising, however misses it can also give opportunities for gardening. Communal spaces such as the lift not considered lobby or corridor spaces could provide artwork or other biophilic initiatives to enhance resident’s wellbeing. social wellbeing

materiality

connectivity

designated quiet space for focus,

have any negative impacts may cause a smell to the on adjacent residents?

exceeds

meets

misses not considered

19530

MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH

1. Cafeterias operated or contracted by the supports the health and

provided on the rooftop

healthy living and eating? terrace encourages

social connectivity

exceeds

meets

misses not considered

reduce stress 2. Ensuring that individuals with physical

Do external shared spaces Yes, the dining area

meets the requirement of space is at adjoining residential floor. minimum 7 m2 plus 0.1 m2 per regular

Layout the communal open space to minimise the visual and noise impacts of

building occupant, up to a maximum of 74 building services. (2.8) · Provide screening of

(Noise/Light/Air/Smell)

m2. with ambient lighting and biophilic

Are quiet spaces for

There are possibilities for

reflection and

quite conversation/ reflection moments with dispersed seating arrangements on the open terrace. However, there is no specific enclosed room for reflection activities.

to or disrupting microbes.

service areas that are in

Integration of meaningful artwork in

proximity to communal

lobbies and all regularly occupied space

open spaces

greater than 18m2.

At least one water feature for every 9,290 m2 in projects larger than 9,290 m2 meeting requirement of at least 1.8 m in height or 4 m2 in area, and containing ultraviolet sanitation or other technology to address water safety.

The Commons, Nightingale / Breathe Architecture

SHARED SPACES

meets

Are building entrances

air quality

San Pedro Squared / Gensler

with others. Time spent in these break

encourage resident

conversation available?

exceeds

aesthetics to promote the use of stairs and walking paths elevators. (64)

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meets

misses

strengthen social interactions and help

incorporations.

formaldehyde, Phthalate, restriction or ban in all material and equipment applied.

design of shared spaces?

the street. (5.1)

and to discourage reliance on

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exceeds

dedicated spaces for eating and socializing

Do shared space activities BBQ activity on the terrace contemplation and relaxation, which

CANADA LANE

1. Use of products that have been independently verified to be free of many suspected hazards.

2. Asbestos, lead, mercury-containing, Isocyanatebased polyurethane products, halogenated flame retardants, perfluorinated compounds, Urea-

environment? the floor, seating, b) Is timber used in the planting box, dividers

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disabilities have access and mobility in

during summer.

MATERIALITY: a) Do the materials contribute to making a connection to nature within the built

social connectivity

residential nature of the building.

CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH

misses

commuity/ street

privacy/ security

not considered

newly constructed or renovated buildings

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

not considered Air Quality: Is there a smoking ban on the rooftop terrace?

not considered

facilities are provided onsite visible and accessible from or within 200m of the building's main entrance.

2. Designs and appealing

not considered plants

community. It is on street areas can lead to better eating habits, level and supports access

social connectivity

Plants: Although planting and greenery is provided on the terrace, there could be opportunities for residents to be involved in planting and vegetation by allowing exceeds exceeds them to grown their own garden/vegetables. This could be managed by giving meets each floor a desginated area for planting, and therefore enhancing a sense ofmeets community.

exceeds

entry to provide a sense of address by being clearly

1. Basic bicycle and shower

directly in the corridor may

COMMUNITY

misses

not considered

SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY

materiality

they require careful design to prevent undesirable exposure to wind, rain and heat

meets

materiality

misses

commuity/ street

WELL Air Quality Standards feature, have low rate of VOC. (pg.29) 9. Proper filtration is provided to remove coarse or fine particles from weather, dust, traffic and localized

wellbeing

misses

solar access

exceeds

privacy/ security

8. Interior finishes/ sealant/furniture choice/insulation must be carefully selected to allow space to meet

wellbeing

exceeds

air quality

The Commons, Nightingale / Breathe Architecture

SHARED SPACES

SHARED SPACES

SHARED SPACES

SHARED SPACES

misses

not considered Safe & Healthy Living in High Density dimensions/ size

social connectivity

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SHARED SPACES meets

meets

misses

social connectivity

SOLAR ACCESS: a) Do external shared spaces have access to natural daylight / sunlight and shade?

SHARED SPACES

exceeds

not considered

not considered

materiality

not considered plants

commuity/ street

SHARED SPACES

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

solar access

misses

privacy/ security

irritations. opportunities at the 6. Isolation of indoor pollution sources in separate ground floor cafe.

Unknown mechanically. rooms or exhausted cabinets. Including bathrooms, office equipment, cleaning room.

7. Combustion-based fireplaces, stoves, space-heaters, ranges and ovens are forbidden in regularly occupied spaces.

meets misses

air quality

dimensions/ size PELHAM STREET

WELL

Locate the main pedestrian

provided, yet the entry door HEALTH in private and enclosed.

However, the fully glazed

not considered

dimensions/ size

INVESTIGATION

MENTAL/PHYSICAL

identified to the broader

notify passers-by the

wellbeing

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misses not considered

not considered

Coahuila 59 Building / Contexto Arquitectos

ENQUIRY

A clear number signage is

social connectivity commuity/ street

meets

· Design sheltered areas areas in higher density residential buildings with

community?

entrance and mail box

meets

misses wellbeing not considered

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meets

misses not considered

Is the building entry clearly

privacy/ security

buildings. (5.5) outside the secure entry

corridors over 9 m in length end in artwork or a view

window to the exterior with canopies or building m from the floor and with at

exceeds

meets

social connectivity

materiality

dimensions/ size

coming together?

AIR QUALITY: AIR QUALITY: 1. Indoor smoking ban and the use of e-cigarette is a) Are the shared spaces a) The main residence prohibited outdoors or indoors?

2. Smoking ban at rooftops and other regularly shared space is b) Are there any occupied exterior building space. outdoors only. pollutants from the b) Unlikely, the terrace 3. Buildings to design and supply rates of fresh air that are 30 percent higher than typically provided in all street or the project site is located at level 7, which is high enough to regularly occupied spaces. on the Shared Space? avoid strong pollutants 4. Provide operable window or mechanically c) Do indoor shared from the street. ventilated to meet critical air quality, minimising spaces have good The cafe has a one exposure to Volatile organic compounds indoor. natural ventilation?

5. Proper filtration is provided to remove coarse or fine person limit door particles from weather, dust, traffic and localized opening. c) No window opening pollutant sources that may cause respiratory

not considered misses air quality

not considered dimensions/ size

SHARED SPACES

meets exceeds

meets

misses not considered

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

exceeds

exceeds

meets

Retail Shops

plants

CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH PRIVATE OPEN SPACE COMMUNITY

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exceeds

Amenities

plants

wellbeing

solar access

dimensions/ size

exceeds

Provide shelter and waiting space on the street at

meets

misses

not considered

not considered materiality

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BADS SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY

pedestrian entries to

through use of artwork, lighting, furniture colour, flooring pattern/colour,

exceeds

meets

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

socialising/gathering food and beverages.

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES

OPEN terrace SPACE meets the minimum BADS requirement PRIVATE OPEN SPACE Dimensions/Size:PRIVATE The outdoor COMMUNITY COMMUNITY for communal open space. This exceeds the dimension/size criteria as BADS was exceeds exceeds issued after the Bravo was constructed.

not considered

social connectivity

air quality

wellbeing

exceeds

misses not considered

1. Way finding element incorporated with floor plates 929m2 or larger

not considered plants

CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH

SHARED SPACES

meets

misses not considered

COMMUNITY

2440

Sitting, BBQ opportunities,

materiality

COMMUNITY

misses

WELL SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY

people to use the same walkway to access the lift.

least a 30 m vista.

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES

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unit for the café.

None for the outdoor terrace.

solar access

meets

21350

This requires people to pass room width of 12 m plus at the units on level 7 to access least 0.15 m for every 4.5 m over 12 m. the shared space.

What is the utilisation of the For the outdoor terrace; shared space?

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

Public Circulation

air quality

exceeds

meets

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density social connectivity

materiality

exceeds

meets

PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

exceeds

commuity/ street

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SHARED SPACES

exceeds

wellbeing

5950

twice the ceiling height of the Yes, the outdoor terrace is located at the opposite end to room) have a minimum ceiling height of 2.75 m for a the lift on a dwelling floor.

Are bathrooms and kitchens There is a private bathroom included within the shared space?

Outdoor Space

plants

SHARED SPACES

BADS Integrate landscaping into communal open space to improve the outlook into and from the communal open space. (2.7)

social connectivity

6000

Provide clear delineation of public, communal and

commuity/ street

privacy/ security

WELL

of floor area per floor, A plant wall per floor, covering a wall area equal or greater than 2% of the floor area, or covering the largest of the available walls, whichever is greater.

a) Yes, a bench is provided. arrangement of the

for incidental meeting of neighbours?

CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY

exceeds

misses misses solar access

a sill height no taller than 0.9 overhangs.

misses

access

Materiality: Bravo uses a range of natural materials like timber slats at the entry and natural stone flooring. Use of natural light further enhances these spaces.

not considered privacy/ security

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0.15 m for every 3 m over 9 m.

private open spaces to The outdoor terrace is next to Rooms that provide a full encourage access and use by wall view to the outdoors or all residents. (2.4) an atrium space (with at least a private dwelling.

dimensions/ size

INVESTIGATION

INVESTIGATION SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY:

areas within or immediately b) Yes, the linear

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES COMMUNITY

meets

air & Healthy Living in Highplants Density quality

outside building entries?

Therefore residents will be

meets Air Quality: Could provide opporunities for natural ventilation in the entrymeets corridor and unit corridors through operable windows or screens.

misses

dimensions/ size

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space?

misses not considered

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Do residents have to pass multiple private dwelling

ENQUIRY

meets

misses not considered

solar access

commuity/ street Safe

passing by each other to get

misses

air quality

privacy/ security

to their units.

wellbeing

exceeds

plants

ENQUIRY

a) Are there seated waiting

not consideredcorridors currently allow solar access on each end. not considered Solar Access: Dwelling The floor entrance is northplants facing air and the space is fully glazed. solar materiality

wellbeing

exceeds Playville Day Care / NITAPROW meets

misses

wellbeing

exceeds

quality

social connectivity

exceeds

not considered

SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY:

social connectivity

materiality

exceeds

commuity/ ground street

materiality

COMMUNITY PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

COMMUNITY

dimensions/ size

meets

solar access

SHARED SPACES SHARED SPACES Plants: Planting is provided in the corridor entry. It could be carried through the entrie corridor/walkway to the lift waiting area.

not considered

social connectivity

considered Safe & Healthy Living in not High Density

OBSERVATIONS

commuity/ street

meets

misses

misses

air quality

exceeds Bravo Apartments - Level 1 / Typical Plan

misses not considered

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meets

privacy/ security

meets

not considered plants

commuity/ street

meets

exceeds meets

privacy/ security

solar access

CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH

exceeds

misses

CONNECTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH

materiality

misses not considered dimensions/ size

PLANTS: PLANTS: 1. Provides occupants with the space, infrastructure a) Do the shared spaces a) Yes, the outdoor and tools necessary to grow and harvest vegetables provide a verdant green terrace provides natural and other edible plants. experience? planting opportunities. 2. Outdoor space have at least 25% of the project site b) Can residents grow b) Unknown. area features either landscaped grounds or rooftop their own plants or gardens accessible to building occupants and at participate in a minimum 70% planting. neighbourhood garden?

3. Indoor have wall or potted plants cover at least 1%

exceeds

meets

misses not considered

R.M.I.T. & HAYBALL Practice Research Studio

provide a minimum area of communal open space of 2.5

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b. Seating, covered BBQ area, 2.7 m.

square metres per dwelling Rooms of greater than 9 m width have ceiling height of or 250 square metres, whichever is lesser.

entries to access shared

SHARED SPACES

exceeds

meets

parcel post facilities close to

exceeds

meets

not considered

wellbeing

the building entries in a welllit and weather protected

socialising/gathering.

b. 250m²

SHARED SPACES

exceeds Provide mail boxes and

at least 2.75 m plus at least

Are any shared spaces adjacent to private dwellings?

social connectivity

materiality

exceeds

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES

solar access

Design principle align with features intended for all the following: human delightm

a. Café - eating, drinking and Rooms of 9 m width or less Developments with 40 or socialising have ceiling height of at least more dwellings should

What is the size / capacity of a. 46.96 m² shared spaces (pax/m2)

SHARED SPACES

BADS

air quality

exceeds

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

wellbeing

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meets

exceeds

not considered

social connectivity

materiality

not considered dimensions/ size

air quality

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

b) Do typical corridors allow residential units require

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misses

misses not considered plants

commuity/ street

privacy/ security

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meets

misses

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How are the shared spaces

exceeds

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Pineapple Street Lobby, Brookyln NY / RES4 exceeds

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not considered privacy/ security

not considered Design windows and openings in corridors to respond to the site context. (5.9) · Design the type, placement and size of windows to respond to access to sunlight and daylight, surrounding buildings, view opportunities and outlook, informal surveillance to public and communal areas, natural and cross ventilation and any adjacent noise sources.

MATERIALITY: 1. High-touch surfaces are a) Yes, a selection of natural smooth, corrosion resistant and materials are used - a natural easily sanitized to maintain stoned floor and timber wall cleanliness. use of materials or grille patterning. procedures that clean surfaces b) Yes, the entrance door, by reacting to or disrupting lifts and shared space door is microbes. not an automated opening.

plants

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not considered

wellbeing

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AIR QUALITY: a) No - from observing the plan - no operable openings are provided apart from doors. Mechanically unknown. b) Unknown, no operable windows were observed from the plans. Mechanically unknown.

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PLANTS: Yes, there is a 1. Gardening or the cultivation vertical garden adjacent to of produce and herbs increases the main entrance and access to healthy, fresh and natural planting is continued nutrient-rich foods and allows within the entrance corridor. individuals to be more engaged with food production processes.

2. Provides opportunities for human-nature interactions within the project boundary, external to the building.

AIR QUALITY: a) Does the building entry lobby have natural ventilation? b) Do typical building corridors have natural ventilation?

exceeds

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commuity/ street

social connectivity

materiality

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PLANTS: Do external entry walkways and lobbies provide a verdant green experience?

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not considered misses dimensions/ not considered size

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air quality

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street security street Community/Street: Safe access tosizeentry from level is provided.

privacy/ security

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misses Privacy/Security: Location of mail box gives reduces privacy as it gives themisses not considered not considered building nature.

Avoid private entry doors to face opposite each other.

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Typical journey to the door

social connectivity

materiality

SHARED SPACES SPACES Dimensions/Size: The entry corridor width is narrow and doesn’t allowSHARED for efficient movement, especially with the mail box location. A wider corridor of at exceeds exceeds least 1500mm (considering the COVID situation), and relocating the mail box off meets meets the main entry would allow for a fluid transition from street to lift.

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5. Provide appropriate access between street ground level

The café on the ground floor

broader community.)

Is the entrance immediately

Route to lift

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available to public. (The

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elevation) 3870 mm (assumed to be the same as lobby)

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Height of lift waiting space.

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personal address and

2 Lifts 15.35m²)

Height of entrance lobby

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Is there a community programme within the project that supports the health and wellbeing of the broader community? ( i.e.

Childcare, Fresh Produce, Plant Nursery, Community Meeting Rooms)

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BADS

SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY 1. Work - life balance opportunities are offered through providing on-site childcare. (work???building not really for residential?)

2. Park with playgrounds, walkout stations, trails, access to water, complimentary access to gyms, playing fields or swimming pools is provided within 0.8km walking distance of the building.

3. Exterior design details and amenities that facilitate more active living. including bench, MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH 1. Implement design strategies and policies within the built environment that increase access to healthy food options, enable people to make more informed dietary choices and lead to better health and well-being.

2. Design principle align with features intended for all the following: human delight celebration of culture, celebration of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful integration of public art.

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not considered dimensions/ size

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2 BED

2. Where ground floor dwellings face the street, individual entrances can assist in promoting a sense of

Capacity unknown (14.26m² -

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not considered social connectivity

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people can see both in and out when entering or leaving the building. (5.2)

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No. of and lift capacity.

air quality

materiality

misses

misses

not considered

plants

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and circulation 1. Provide clear sightlines from the foyer to the street so

celebration of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful integration of

1900mm / 1200mm / 1640mm public art.

1640mm

commuity/ street

solar access

COMMUNITY

misses

privacy/ security

air quality

Guidance to building entry

following: human delight celebration of culture,

front door to lifts.

Depth of waiting space in front of lifts.

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Width of circulation from

Design principle align with features intended for all the

front door of building entrance.

Distance from entry door to

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not considered dimensions/ size

misses

not considered plants

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misses

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Distance from public street to 1700mm

commuity/ street

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landscaping should

within the project boundary, demonstrate equivalent external to the building.

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not considered

2. Provides opportunities for alternative forms of

wellbeing

can assist to integrate

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misses

entrance, and the cafe does main building.

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healthy, fresh and nutrientrich foods and allows individuals to be more

facades?

social connectivity

materiality

INVESTIGATION

Can the general public freely No. Security access is circulate through the site?

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exceeds

meets meets Privacy/security: Bravo has a high level of access control at the ground floor, and a very intimate main entry point. Cafe does not have access to the building.

predominantly offers street

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Close access to Melbourne central which is a key point of transportation and shopping.

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parking.

air quality

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SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: Does the project provide a Yes, there is a café on the use / space for broader ground floor that is community social

accessible to the public. connectivity within the site?

exceeds

1640

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with physical disabilities have access and mobility in newly constructed or

Multigeneration Living.

Occupy, Build to Rent)

Is the entrance immediately

either through deep planting footpath. of large trees or verdant green on the building

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Guidance to landscaping 1. Development should provide the standard for

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Low rise residential

distance of the building.

Ensuring that individuals

Student, Residential, Owner

Non residential uses

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WELL 1. Gardening or the cultivation of produce and herbs increases access to

opportunities along the

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gyms, playing fields or swimming pools is provided Residential Neighbourhoods within 0.8km walking

INVESTIGATION PLANTS: Yes, street level

provide a green contribution provides planting to the broader community

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Dwelling typology ( i.e.

smaller sites. Varied site configurations, typically in established shopping strips.

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demographic is most likely to be international students, or students who choose to

Lower rise buildings on

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not considered

Lincoln Square

Neighbourhood Centres walkout stations, trails, access to water, complimentary access to

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With the building located near the main educational precinct of Parkville, the

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rise built form on larger sites,

active lifestyle.

Park with playgrounds,

Yes. The dwellings are divided as; 1 Bed / 1 Bed + Study / 2 Bed / 3 Bed.

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can encourages more

physical activities promote a and an active public realm.

Midrise Residential Tower.

Is the population divided

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exceeds

Neighbourhood walkability, urban character.

precinct and streetscapes at a transit, active transportation Activity Centres - Medium crucial transport corridor.

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Building typology, ( Tower,

into smaller groupings?

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PLANTS: Does the project

the vision to create a vibrant access to and use of mass

Population of total project

Campus, Multiple buildings)

COMMUNITY

exceeds

commercial and a strong

diversity and flexibility are at the forefront. Consolidating

5 Duel Key Apartments - Internal double storey - Ground Floor

BADS

Community is a place that's

village”, offering a rich mix of dwelling types where

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Typical balcony - 6470mm x Design principle align with 2100mm or 1790mm ( 514m²)

features intended for all the following: human delight

Loft - 7040mm x 4840mm (31- celebration of culture, celebration of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful integration of public art.

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BADS

exceeds

floor level: 25 square metres

condenser located in the POS

located on a balcony, the balcony should provide an additional area of 1.5 square metres.

Is the POS size and shape fit Typical floor provides for purpose ? (Comfortably

enough space for a lazy chair

seat the dwellings occupants or small coffee table. around a table)

Loft floor allows for family outdoor dining activities.

Is there a level threshold

Unsure, from the images it

between inside and outside? seems uneven with the thick door sliding frame.

Is the POS directly accessed

All units provide access to

POS to have convenient

from the main living space?

the balcony space from the

access from a living room.

misses not considered

dimensions/ size

6470

2 BED

1 BED + STUDY 2 BED

privacy/ security

commuity/ street

Dimensions/Size: The area of the typical POS does not meet the minimum requirements of BADS. Ideally the balcony spaces should meet these requirements, however they should go beyond to provide sufficient space for basic activities such as sitting or planting.

2100

min. 12 square metres, and min. dimension of 2.4m.

If a cooling or heating unit is

1060

8 square metres, and Min. dimension of 2m.

6. 3+ Bedroom Dwelling:

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2 BED

Privacy/Security: Visually, the POS is private and has direct access to the living spaces of the dwelling.

Community/Street: The POS provides views to both the street below and surrounding areas.

living room. Typical floor’s

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metres, and Min. dimension of 1.8m 5. 2 Bedroom Dwelling: min.

INVESTIGATION PLANTS: a) Yes, there is enough

WELL

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1. Provides occupants with the space, infrastructure and tools necessary to

in the architectural design space for each unit to have grow and harvest vegetables and other

meets

misses not considered

of the POS ?

pot planting.

b) Are plants provided in

b) No, built in planting is

the architectural design of not provided.

edible plants.

2. Outdoor space have at least 25% of the project site area features either landscaped grounds or rooftop gardens accessible to building occupants and at minimum 70% planting.

3. Indoor have wall or potted plants cover at least 1% of floor area per floor, A plant wall per floor, covering a wall area

of 2m 4. Studio/1 Bedroom

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a) Are plants encouraged

exceeds

meets

the POS ??

base level: 15 square metres and min. dimension of 3m.

3. Rooftop area: 10 square

Dwelling: min. 8 square

Yes. (From provided images)

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exceeds

meets

and min. dimension of 3m.

2. POS at podium/similar

metres and min. dimension

Is there an air conditioner

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

PLANTS:

Guide to private open space 1. POS at natural ground

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80m²)

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equal or greater than 2% of the floor area, or covering the largest of the available walls, whichever is greater.

AIR QUALITY:

AIR QUALITY:

1. Smoking ban at all deck, patios,

a) Is the POS impacted by a) Can be. The balcony is

balconies

the air quality of adjacent

connected to neighbours

2. Combustion-based fireplaces, stoves,

dwellings?

with a solid divider which space-heaters, ranges and ovens are

b) Are there any pollutants may provide some from the street or the

blockage to potential

project site on the POS?

unhealthy chemicals from

forbidden in regularly occupied spaces.

1. Design the window type, size, glazing selection, orientation and placement to respond to the site context and to optimise daylight. (12.1) · Opportunities for natural ventilation and the direction of prevailing breezes · Impact of low amenity interfaces

neighbours, such as

with exposure to noise, pollution and

cigarette smoke.

poor outlook.

b) Unlikely, with the

2. Configure floorplates with corner or

project’s location on a non-

through apartments to achieve effective

busy street. Neighbouring

cross ventilation. (14.1)

buildings are mainly

3. Wherever possible, provide openable

residential as well. Second

windows or doors into habitable rooms

level residents may still

to achieve natural air flow. (14.2)

have more exposure to SOLAR ACCESS: Does the SOLAR ACCESS: All

1. Interior window shading or blinds that Design the window type, size, glazing

POS have good access to

typical floor POS' are

are controllable by the occupants or set

selection, orientation and placement to

sunlight and shade?

shaded. No shading is

on a timer.

respond to the site context and to

provided for the loft units. 2. Interior light shelves or film of microNorth-East facing units

mirror to reflect sunlight toward the

have higher access to sun

ceiling.

compared to South-West units.

optimise daylight. (12.1) · Access to and control of direct sunlight through orientation and shading · Access to daylight due to surrounding buildings for example in built up urban locations · Optimising views and outlook while protecting privacy.

MATERIALITY: Do the materials contribute to making a connection to n

study also can access the private open space.

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Study

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2 Bedroom

2

1

Conceived as a “vertical village”, this apartment offers a diverse mix of dwelling types which aims to accommodate and adapt to multi-generational living. Vision to provide medium and high-end living for inner-city apartment dwellers.

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SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: Does the project provide a

SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: Yes, there is a café on the

SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY 1. Work - life balance

use / space for broader

ground floor that is

community social

accessible to the public.

opportunities are offered through providing on-site childcare.

BADS

(work???building not really for

connectivity within the site?

residential?)

2. Park with playgrounds, walkout stations, trails, access to

No.

Is there easy accessibility to

Yes, the project is located in

public transport services?

front of the Lincoln Square/Swanston St tram stop, which carries Route 1, 3, 3A, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.

The project is also approximately a 15 minute walk to Melbourne Central Station.

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Is there a community programme within the project that supports the health and wellbeing of the broader community? ( i.e.

Childcare, Fresh Produce, Plant Nursery, Community Meeting Rooms)

water, complimentary access to gyms, playing fields or swimming pools is provided within 0.8km walking distance of the building.

3. Exterior design details and amenities that facilitate more active living. including bench, MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH 1. Implement design strategies and policies within the built environment that increase access to healthy food options, enable people to make more informed dietary choices and lead to better health and well-being.

2. Design principle align with features intended for all the following: human delight celebration of culture, celebration of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful integration of public art.

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BADS

SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY Yes. The ground floor cafe 1. Provides building occupants with

Do the shared spaces support a fully diverse

is easily accessible for

dedicated spaces for eating and socializing

spectrum of people

anybody in the

with others. Time spent in these break

coming together?

community. It is on street areas can lead to better eating habits, level and supports access for people with disabilities.

strengthen social interactions and help reduce stress 2. Ensuring that individuals with physical disabilities have access and mobility in newly constructed or renovated buildings

Do external shared spaces Yes, the dining area

MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH

encourage resident

1. Cafeterias operated or contracted by the supports the health and

provided on the rooftop

healthy living and eating? terrace encourages

Communal open space

project owner includes casually apparent

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wellbeing of occupants and

residents to come together fruits and vegetables.

provides for a range of

and they are surrounded

2. Design principle align with features

with natural motifs to

intended for all the following: human

recreational uses.

encourage green living.

delight celebration of culture, celebration

Communal open space helps

of spirit, celebration of place, meaningful

establish a sense of

integration of public art.

community in apartment

3. Employs prominent designs and

developments and improves

informal and active

appealing aesthetics to promote the use of safety and security.

Are long distance

Yes, there are extended

extended views available? views out to the city.

stairs and walking paths and to discourage reliance on elevators.

4. Provides onsite fitness programs, dedicated exercise spaces is provided at least 18.6 m2 per regular building occupant. Equipment may includes combination of cardiorespiratory and

Are there a variety of

No, only an outdoor

larger gatherings?

quite/small areas

muscle strengthening exercise equipment

shared spaces for quiet vs. terrace is provided. There in a quantity that would allow use of at loud activities, small and are no meeting rooms or least 1% of regular building occupant. provided. Depending on the residential community, the terrace may be loud or quiet.

5. Provides opportunities for human-

nature interactions within the building through lighting, space layout, environmental elements, nature's pattern.

6. Areas greater than 1,860 m2 provide a

designated quiet space for focus, Do shared space activities BBQ activity on the terrace contemplation and relaxation, which have any negative impacts may cause a smell to the meets the requirement of space is at adjoining residential floor. minimum 7 m2 plus 0.1 m2 per regular

on adjacent residents?

Layout the communal open space to minimise the visual and noise impacts of

building occupant, up to a maximum of 74 building services. (2.8) · Provide screening of m2. with ambient lighting and biophilic

(Noise/Light/Air/Smell)

incorporations.

Are quiet spaces for

There are possibilities for

reflection and

quite conversation/

conversation available?

reflection moments with dispersed seating arrangements on the open terrace. However, there is no specific enclosed room for reflection activities.

service areas that are in

Integration of meaningful artwork in

proximity to communal

lobbies and all regularly occupied space

open spaces

greater than 18m2.

At least one water feature for every 9,290 m2 in projects larger than 9,290 m2 meeting requirement of at least 1.8 m in height or 4 m2 in area, and containing ultraviolet sanitation or other technology to address water safety.

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exceeds

Wellbeing: The project has no embedded community programs. A hybrid nature meets or direct relationships with other programs such as childcare or sports facilities would promote healthy living and wellbeing beyond the project. misses

not considered plants

air quality

solar access

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commuity/ street

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

not considered plants

air quality

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PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

exceeds meets

meets

misses

not considered privacy/ security

commuity/ street

wellbeing

meets

not considered dimensions/ size

social connectivity

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE Social Connectivity: The flexible nature of the outdoor terrace allows for a range of activities to take place such as social gatherings or quiet reading. Covered areas exceeds however, would enhance the space’s use.

exceeds

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plants

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plants

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Wellbeing: The outdoor shared space allows for fresh air and socialising, however misses it can also give opportunities for gardening. Communal spaces such as the lift not considered lobby or corridor spaces could provide artwork or other biophilic initiatives to enhance resident’s wellbeing. social wellbeing materiality connectivity

exceeds

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meets

misses

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not considered commuity/ street

not considered plants

air quality

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PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

exceeds

exceeds Playville Day Care / NITAPROW meets

meets

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misses

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misses

exceeds

dimensions/ size

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meets

commuity/ street

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exceeds

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misses

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exceeds

exceeds

misses

privacy/ security

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exceeds

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not considered

dimensions/ size

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materiality

exceeds

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solar access

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meets

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exceeds

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not considered plants

meets

commuity/ street

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not considered privacy/ security

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not considered

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PROJECT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA COMMUNITY

dimensions/ size

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

7800

1200

not considered

COMMUNITY

6000

1900

25890

5950

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7800

misses

misses

not considered

not considered plants

air quality

solar access

materiality

The Commons, Nightingale / Breathe Architecture

COMMUNITY

social connectivity

SHARED SPACES

wellbeing

THE OUTCOME

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COMMUNITY

Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

REFLECTION/EXPERIENCE Safe & Healthy Living in High Density

RESEARCH • Research and outcome process • Curating a research methodology and outcome, from a range of resources/discussions

KEY

COMMUNITY

SHARED SPACE

LEARNINGS • Human wellbeing as a driver for safe and healthy living.

• Application of biophilia

THE

General Public

Program/Room/ Space

Plants

Air Quality

Solar Access

Materiality

Interaction/Social Connectivity

Circulation/ Journey

14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN

IMPROVING HEALTH & WELL-BEING IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

BUILDING STANDARD ® v1 with �1 20 20 addenda

WORKING RELATIONSHIP • Method and outcomes driven by discussion • Iterative processes

REFLECTION

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Dimensions/ Distance

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