BaptistCare Affordable Housing’s new PassivHaus project in Sunshine, Melbourne
- 10 Aug 2022
Secure, appropriate and affordable housing is a basic human right.
Homes Victoria and BaptistCare with Creation Homes, have collaborated on a new affordable housing project in Sunshine, Melbourne, using a resident-centred approach.
‘PassivHaus’ is an innovative design standard with the intent to dramatically minimise a building’s energy requirement whilst taking advantage of natural factors for heating and cooling to achieve thermal comfort.
Watch the video to learn more about this ground-breaking project and find out more information about BaptistCare Affordable Housing.
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